Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
- Starring:
- Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, (more)
- Director(s):
- Hal Needham
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Smokey and the Bandit
"Smokey," aka Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason), is the prospective father-in-law of unwilling bride Carrie (Sally Field). The Bandit (Burt Reynolds), a maverick racecar driver, makes an 80,000-dollar bet that he can transport a shipment of Coors beer from Texarkana, TX, to Atlanta within 28 hours. It's important to note that in 1977, it was illegal to sell the Coors brand east of the Mississippi River without a permit; if we don't note that, then the plot won't make sense at times. Already in danger of arrest from redneck lawmen like Buford T. Justice, Bandit furthers his chances at a stiff jail term when he offers a ride to Carrie, who hopes to escape her unwanted wedding to Justice's boy. The rest of the film is one long chase; not quite as subtle as a Road Runner/Coyote cartoon, not quite as restrained as a Three Stooges comedy. Universally panned by critics upon its first release, Smokey and the Bandit reportedly pulled in just under $126 million and led to two sequels. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of Smokey and the Bandit
- Burt Reynolds - Bandit
- Jerry Reed - Cledus
- Mike Henry - Junior
- Pat McCormick - Big Enos
- Mel Pape - Nude Smokey
- Macon McCalman - Mr. B
- Lamar Jackson - Sugar Bear
- Hank Worden - Trucker
- Linda McClure - Waynette Snow
- Sally Field - Carrie
- Jackie Gleason - Sheriff Buford T. Justice
- Paul Williams - Little Enos
- Sonny Shroyer - Motorcycle Cop
- Susan McIver - Hot Pants
- Ingeborg Kjeldsen - "Foxy Lady"
- Alfie Wise - Traffic Jam Patrolman
- Michael Mann - Branford's Deputy
- George Reynolds - Sheriff Branford
- Director(s):
- Hal Needham
- Writer(s):
- Alan Mandel, Charles Shyer, James Lee Barrett
- Producer(s):
- Mort Engelberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Mild Violence, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Comedy
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