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Smokey and the Bandit

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
52K
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POPULARITY
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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
52K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,206
176
    • Hal Needham
  • Writers
    • Hal Needham(story)
    • Robert L. Levy(story)
    • James Lee Barrett(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Sally Field
    • Jerry Reed
    • 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

    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)
      • 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 the cafe scene with himself and 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 washed 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 mamma 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

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    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    My guilty pleasure film!
    This movie,as far as I know,never won any special honors.It perhaps is not listed as one of the top 1,000,000 movies of all time.It may not be considered by many to be a great film,but I (and I am not ashamed to admit this),love this movie.Perhaps it is the charm exuded by Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed.Perhaps it is the beautiful Sally Field(she never looked better on film).Perhaps it is the comic genius of Jackie Gleason.Perhaps it is all these things rolled into one.This is the absolute "king" of redneck comedy movies(and I use the term "redneck" with the utmost affection).I am a fan of great films,but I have my guilty pleasure movies as anyone has. This one tops my list of those.Love it!
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    10
    • SmileysWorld
    • Nov 4, 2001

    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)
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Burt Reynolds' old Pontiac Trans Am replica sold for $317,500
      • Official Facebook
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Helen, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Rastar Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 36 minutes
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital

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