They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way
“The laffs are breaking out in all directions!”
Synopsis
Dewey and Wallace are small-town lawmen who are ordered by the governor to go undercover as prison inmates to find out where a gang of thieves have hidden their loot. While they're undercover, however, the governor dies, and because no one else knows about the ruse Dewey and Wallace are stranded in prison.
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They Went That-A-Way And That-A-Way (1978) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-22
Top Cast
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Tim Conway
Dewey
Chuck McCann
Wallace
Joe Dorsey
Bill
Fred Covington
Governor #1
Dub Taylor
Gunner
Reni Santoni
Billy Joe
Sonny Shroyer
Carlie
Charles Franzen
Jones
Ben Jones
Lugs
Lenny Montana
Brick
Timothy Blake
Margie Dell
Hank Worden
Butch Collins
Richard Kiel
Duke
Kenneth Daniel
Laundry Driver
Dennis Fimple
Lem
Grace Zabriskie
Lem's Wife
Lou Walker
Sam
Eric Weston
Hippie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart E. McGowan, Edward Montagne
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Conway
- Original Score
- Michael Leonard
- Original Title
- They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Filmway Associates, The International Picture Show Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart E. McGowan, Edward Montagne
Tim Conway
Michael Leonard
Jacques Haitkin
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Lang Elliott, Lloyd N. Adams Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart E. McGowan
Director
Edward Montagne
Director
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Conway
Writer
Michael Leonard
Original Music Composer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Editor
Dianne Kennedy
Costume Design
Lang Elliott
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way about?
Dewey and Wallace are small-town lawmen who are ordered by the governor to go undercover as prison inmates to find out where a gang of thieves have hidden their loot. While they're undercover, however, the governor dies, and because no one else knows about the ruse Dewey and Wallace are stranded in prison.
Who directed They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way?
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way was directed by Stuart E. McGowan, Edward Montagne.
Who stars in They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way?
The principal cast of They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way includes Tim Conway, Chuck McCann, Joe Dorsey, Fred Covington, Dub Taylor.
When was They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way released and how long is it?
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way was composed by Michael Leonard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way?
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).