Smokey and the Bandit

Name: Smokey and the Bandit
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: May 27, 1977
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Alfie Wise, Burt Reynolds, George Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Linda McClure

1977

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 27, 1977 | PG

Starring: Alfie Wise, Burt Reynolds, George Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Linda McClure, Macon McCalman, Mike Henry, Pat McCormick, Paul Williams, Sally Field

Summary: Get ready to tear up the highway with the Bandit (Burt Reynolds), a fun-loving, fast-talking trucker who takes on his craziest haul yet - delivering 400 cases of beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. With Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason) hot on his trail and eager to teach him some respect for the law, the Bandit joinsGet ready to tear up the highway with the Bandit (Burt Reynolds), a fun-loving, fast-talking trucker who takes on his craziest haul yet - delivering 400 cases of beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. With Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason) hot on his trail and eager to teach him some respect for the law, the Bandit joins forces with good ol' boy, Cledus (Jerry Reed) and runaway bride Carrie (Sally Field).… Expand

Director: Hal Needham

Genre(s): Action, Comedy

Rating: PG

Runtime: 96 min

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Gary Arnold

Smokey and the Bandit is an unexpected good time, a playful, wisecracking and curiously revealing example of All-American escapist entertainment. [29 July 1977, p.B1]

Time Out London Staff (Not Credited)

The direction, by a former stuntman, concentrates on the action and happily leaves everyone to their own devices, with almost nothing to do. Field shows what natural acting is all about, and Reynolds' send-ups of himself are, despite repetition, becoming more likeable. Here his kidding around is exactly in tune with this fast-moving but essentially lazy vehicle. Read full review

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There is a parade of roadside set pieces involving may different ways to crash cars. Overlaid is citizens band radio jabber (hence, the title) which is loaded with downhome gags. Field is the hottest element in the film.