Action Adventure Comedy Smokey and the Bandit Collection

Smokey and the Bandit

Name: Smokey and the Bandit
Director: Hal Needham
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1977-01-01
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason, Mike Henry

1977Dir. Hal Needham1h 36m

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Runtime1h 36m

Released1977

Budget$4.3M

Box office$126.7M

DirectorHal Needham

About This Movie

Smokey and the Bandit is a real treat for anyone who enjoys the more lighthearted side of '70s action. Hal Needham’s direction really captures that carefree spirit. Burt Reynolds is effortlessly charming as the Bandit, and the chemistry with Sally Field is surprisingly warm, given the madcap premise. The pacing is relentless, keeping you glued as they race against time, and the stunts—especially with that classic Trans Am—are just pure fun. It’s a road movie but also a commentary on the culture of the time, with its anti-establishment vibe and celebration of freedom. Practical effects are used well, and the car chases are both impressive and entertaining, without today's excessive CGI. Just a solid slice of Americana.

Released by Universal Pictures.Filmed mainly in Georgia, showcasing Southern landscapes.Features a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am as the lead vehicle.Burt Reynolds' second collaboration with Hal Needham.