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Smokey and the Bandit

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Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit.

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Critics Consensus

Not much in the head but plenty beneath the hood, Smokey and the Bandit is infectious fun with plenty of car wrecks to keep your eyes glued.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Apr 14
2/4
The script predictably is short on logic. Go to Full Review Ron Pennington The Hollywood Reporter 05/21/2018
While the joke wears thin very quickly, there are a number of amusing sequences, which are combined with some exciting road action to provide a mildly entertaining - and totally mindless - film. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 05/05/2008
There is a parade of roadside set pieces involving many different ways to crash cars. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Mar 19
4/5
‘…deluxe comfort food, an easy-going, hard-driving confection that hits the spot when undemanding fare is required…’ Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 5
3/4
The movie benefits from some excellent vehicular stuntwork, an apt role for Burt Reynolds, a bright turn by Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason at his hammiest. Go to Full Review David Elliott Chicago Daily News 10/03/2023
For me at least, the world of "Smokey" is stranger than the outer space of Star Wars... "Smokey" may be faintly memorable as the absolute pit of Jackie Gleason's career. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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MB 08/26/2024 Loved seeing it on the big screen See more Troy L 07/18/2024 Very entertainingagain. See more Barbara 08/01/2022 Love It! One of my favorite childhood movies! See more Wendall M 08/01/2022 A must see classic. Wish we had more movies like this! See more Jonathan O @RT41230270 Apr 30 Incredible stunts driving and really hilarious performance by Jackie Gleason and a charming work by Burt Reynolds is like what if Jackie Gleason is Wile E. Coyote and Burt Reynolds is Road Runner. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Apr 19 It was ok. It wasn't my favorite. The car is iconic, but I personally don't like the car. Worth a watch for anyone who likes movies in general. See more Read all reviews
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Hal Needham

Director

Burt Reynolds

'Bandit'

Sally Field

Carrie

Jackie Gleason

Sheriff Buford T. Justice

Jerry Reed

Cledus Snow

Mike Henry

Junior

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Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - The Snowman Is Comin' Through Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - The Snowman Is Comin' Through 3:00 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Oh, Look, a Football Game! Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Oh, Look, a Football Game! 2:46 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Daddy, the Top Came Off Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Daddy, the Top Came Off 1:21 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Jumping Mulberry Bridge Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Jumping Mulberry Bridge 2:58 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Runaway Bride Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Runaway Bride 1:44 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Hello, Smokey Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Hello, Smokey 2:35 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - That's an Attention Getter Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - That's an Attention Getter 2:20 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - For the Money, For the Glory, For the Fun Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - For the Money, For the Glory, For the Fun 2:22 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - A Real Challenge Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - A Real Challenge 2:30 Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Bye Bye Sheriff Justice Smokey and the Bandit: Official Clip - Bye Bye Sheriff Justice 1:48 View more videos

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Synopsis Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit.
Director
Hal Needham
Producer
Mort Engelberg
Screenwriter
Hal Needham, Robert L. Levy, James Lee Barrett, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandel
Distributor
MCA/Universal Pictures [us], Universal Home Entertainment
Production Co
Rastar Pictures, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 27, 1977, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m