Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
- May 26, 1977
- 2 min read
PG | 1 hr 36 min | 7.0/10 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children)
Storyline
“Smokey and the Bandit” (1977) follows Bandit (Burt Reynolds) and Snowman (Jerry Reed) as they take on a high-speed, high-stakes beer run—transporting 400 cases of Coors from Texarkana to Atlanta under 28 hours—while eluding the relentless Sheriff Buford T. Justice in a Trans Am-fueled road comedy.
Why It’s Our Vibe
Crazy stunts, sharp humor, and red-hot chemistry drive this Southern-flavored classic. Hal Needham’s directorial debut sparkles with improvisation, dazzling car choreography, and unmistakable charm from Reynolds and co. The Trans Am isn’t just a car—it’s a character. This is pure, pedal-to-the-metal fun soaked in ’70s swagger.
Director
Hal Needham
Writers
Hal Needham (story)
Robert L. Levy (story)
James Lee Barrett (screenplay)
Charles Shyer (screenplay)
Alan Mandel (screenplay)
Starring
Burt Reynolds as Bandit
Sally Field as Carrie (“Frog”)
Jerry Reed as Cledus (“Snowman”) Snow
Jackie Gleason as Sheriff Buford T. Justice
Mike Henry as Junior Justice
Paul Williams as Little Enos Burdette
Pat McCormick as Big Enos Burdette
Produced by
Mort Engelberg
Robert L. Levy
Production Companies
Rastar
Universal Pictures
Cinematography
Bobby Byrne
Edited by
Walter Hannemann
Angelo Ross
Music by
Jerry Reed
Bill Justis
Distributed by
Universal Pictures
Release date
May 27, 1977
Run Time
1 hr 36 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$4.3 million
Box office
$127 million+
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