The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982 · Movie · R · 114 min · ★ 6.3 · 41% critics
A well-known Texas brothel faces a public shutdown when a moralizing TV figure turns it into a statewide scandal. As pressure mounts, the madam and the women who work there rally the community, lean on local allies, and try to protect their way of life through humor, music, and defiance.
Based on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Also known as The Best Little Cathouse in Texas
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-07-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 41/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (177 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a cheeky, old-school musical comedy with a clash-of-values storyline and big personalities; Not for you if you dislike raunchy humor, lots of songs, or a dated feel like some viewers noted.
Pros: fun, bawdy musical energy; charismatic lead performances; a few standout songs | Cons: humor feels forced; plot drags mid-film; dated, uneven tone
Themes
- governor
- crusader
- brothel
- texas
- musical
- based on play or musical
- conservative
- prostitution
- tv reporter
- madame
- busty
- cat house
- +5 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1983 · nominated
Cast & crew
Burt Reynolds
as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Dolly Parton
as Mona Stangley
Dom DeLuise
as Melvin P. Thorpe
Charles Durning
as Governor of Texas
Jim Nabors
as Deputy Fred
Robert Mandan
as Senator Wingwood
Lois Nettleton
as Dulcie Mae
Theresa Merritt
as Jewel
Noah Beery Jr.
as Edsel
Raleigh Bond
as Mayor
Directed by Colin Higgins