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Smokey and the Bandit

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
53K
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POPULARITY
1,876
272
Sally Field, Burt Reynolds, and Jackie Gleason in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
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ActionAdventureComedy
The Bandit is hired on to run a tractor-trailer full of beer over state lines, in hot pursuit by a pesky sheriff.The Bandit is hired on to run a tractor-trailer full of beer over state lines, in hot pursuit by a pesky sheriff.The Bandit is hired on to run a tractor-trailer full of beer over state lines, in hot pursuit by a pesky sheriff.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
53K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,876
272
  • Director
    • Hal Needham
  • Writers
    • Hal Needham(story)
    • Robert L. Levy(story)
    • James Lee Barrett(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Sally Field
    • Jerry Reed
  • Director
    • Hal Needham
  • Writers
    • Hal Needham(story)
    • Robert L. Levy(story)
    • James Lee Barrett(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Sally Field
    • Jerry Reed
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 227User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:42
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    Photos135

    Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Burt Reynolds, Hal Needham, and Jerry Reed in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Jackie Gleason and Alfie Wise in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Pat McCormick and Paul Williams in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Sally Field, Burt Reynolds, and Jerry Reed in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Sally Field and Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Janet Brady in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Sally Field and Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    Sally Field in Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
    "Smokey and the Bandit" Jackie Gleason 1977 Universal
    "Smokey and the Bandit" Burt Reynolds, director Hal Needham 1977 Universal

    Top cast

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    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Bandit
    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Carrie
    Jerry Reed
    Jerry Reed
    • Cledus
    Mike Henry
    Mike Henry
    • Junior
    Paul Williams
    Paul Williams
    • Little Enos
    Pat McCormick
    Pat McCormick
    • Big Enos
    Alfie Wise
    Alfie Wise
    • Patrolman at Traffic Jam
    George Reynolds
    George Reynolds
    • Branford
    Macon McCalman
    Macon McCalman
    • Mr. B
    Linda McClure
    • Waynette
    Susie Ewing
    Susie Ewing
    • Hot Pants
    • (as Susan McIver)
    Laura Lizer Sommers
    • Little Beaver
    • (as Laura Lizer)
    Michael Mann
    Michael Mann
    • Branford's Deputy
    Lamar Jackson
    • Sugar Bear
    Ronnie Gay
    • Georgia Trooper
    Quinnon Sheffield
    • Alabama Trooper
    Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason
    • Sheriff Buford T. Justice of Portague County
    Bruce Atkins
    • Man Little Enos Pays Off
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Hal Needham
    • Writers
      • Hal Needham(story)
      • Robert L. Levy(story)
      • James Lee Barrett(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jackie Gleason said that his cafe' scene with Burt Reynolds was not in the original story; it was Gleason's idea.
    • Goofs
      No matter how many dusty roads the Bandit drives on, the Trans Am is always clean in the next scene.
    • Quotes

      Buford T. Justice: [to his son] There's no way, *no* way, that you came from *my* loins. Soon as I get home, first thing I'm gonna do is punch yo' momma in da mouth!

    • Alternate versions
      The TV print needed extensive overdubbing to reduce the amount of profanity. In particular, Jackie Gleason's expression "Sum-bitch!" was replaced with "Scum-bum." This new word became a popular catch phrase with kids after the film made its TV debut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      East Bound And Down
      By Dick Feller and Jerry Reed
      Sung by Jerry Reed

    User reviews227

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Best of the good old boy movies
    I guess one reason I love this movie is because it doesn't pretend to be anything more than it is. It doesn't aspire to great movie-making. It was just supposed to be 90 minutes of entertainment on the big screen, and it's still entertaining. Take your brain off for a while and have fun with it.

    There are hilarious lines, some funny pratfalls and even a bit of home-grown wisdom: "How ignorant you are depends a lot on which part of the United States you're standing on." Or something like that. I get a kick out of watching the convoy/rocking-chair scene every time. Makes me wonder how in the world they got around Birmingham, but that's suspension of disbelief for you. LOL.

    Wish director Hal Needham had remembered that Alabama State Troopers drive Fords, not Pontiacs, but that's a small thing. My dad remarked on it every time, though.

    It's just cornball entertainment, rare enough these days. Pop some popcorn and have a blast watching it.
    helpful•48
    5
    • catchick37
    • Jul 27, 2005

    FAQ7

    • Did Cledus give his truck to Big and Little Enos at the end of the movie?
    • What did Big Enos get if Bandit didn't get back in time?
    • Did Sheriff Justice know about the beer or was he just after Bandit because Carrie was with him?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Burt Reynolds' old Pontiac Trans Am replica sold for $317,500
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bandit
    • Filming locations
      • Helen, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Rastar Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $126,737,428
    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,737,428
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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