The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!”
Synopsis
When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.
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Top Cast
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Dolly Parton
Mona Stangley
Burt Reynolds
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Dom DeLuise
Melvin P. Thorpe
Charles Durning
Governor of Texas
Jim Nabors
Deputy Fred
Robert Mandan
Senator Wingwood
Lois Nettleton
Dulcie Mae
Theresa Merritt
Jewel
Noah Beery Jr.
Edsel
Raleigh Bond
Mayor
Barry Corbin
C.J.
Ken Magee
Mansel
Mary Jo Catlett
Rita
Mary Louise Wilson
Modene
Howard K. Smith
Howard K. Smith
Sandy Johnson
Chicken Ranch Girl
Gail Benedict
Chicken Ranch Girl
Valerie Leigh Bixler
Chicken Ranch Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$69.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.53x
+$42.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Higgins
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry L. King, Peter Masterson, Colin Higgins
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $27.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $69.7M
- Production Studios
- Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Higgins
Larry L. King, Peter Masterson, Colin Higgins, Carol Hall
Patrick Williams
William A. Fraker
Nicholas Eliopoulos, Walter Hannemann, David Bretherton
Robert L. Boyett, Edward K. Milkis, Thomas L. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Larry L. King
Screenplay
Peter Masterson
Screenplay
Colin Higgins
Screenplay
Colin Higgins
Director
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Boyett
Producer
Edward K. Milkis
Producer
Thomas L. Miller
Producer
Nicholas Eliopoulos
Editor
Walter Hannemann
Editor
David Bretherton
Editor
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Jack Hofstra
Editor
Eddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas about?
When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.
Who directed The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was directed by Colin Higgins.
Who stars in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
The principal cast of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas includes Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning, Jim Nabors.
When was The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas released and how long is it?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas had a reported production budget of $27.5M and grossed $69.7M at the worldwide box office (2.53 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).