The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (film)

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Colin Higgins
Screenplay by	Colin Higgins Larry L. King Peter Masterson
Based on	The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas by Larry L. King Peter Masterson
Produced by	Thomas L. Miller Edward K. Milkis Robert L. Boyett
Starring	Burt Reynolds Dolly Parton Dom DeLuise Charles Durning Jim Nabors
Cinematography	William A. Fraker
Edited by	David Bretherton Pembroke J. Herring
Music by	Carol Hall Dolly Parton Patrick Williams
Production companies	Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions RKO Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	July 23, 1982 (1982-07-23)
Running time	114 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$20.5 million – $35 million[2]
Box office	$69.7 million[3]

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a 1982 American musical comedy film co-written, produced and directed by Colin Higgins (in his final film as director). An adaptation of the 1978 Broadway musical of the same name, the film stars Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Jim Nabors, Charles Durning and Dom DeLuise.

Despite mixed reviews, Durning was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Texas governor. The film was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Parton for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.