Smokey and the Bandit
“"What we have here is a total lack of respect for the law!"”
Synopsis
A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
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Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Bandit
Sally Field
Carrie
Jerry Reed
Cledus
Mike Henry
Junior
Paul Williams
Little Enos
Pat McCormick
Big Enos
Jackie Gleason
Buford T. Justice
Alfie Wise
Patrolman Traffic Jam
George Reynolds
Branford
Macon McCalman
Mr. B.
Linda McClure
Waynette
Susan McIver
Hot Pants
Laura Lizer Sommers
Little Beaver
Michael Mann
Branford's Deputy
Lamar Jackson
Sugar Bear
Ronnie Gay
Georgia Trooper
Quinnon Sheffield
Alabama Trooper
Ingeborg Kjeldsen
Foxy Lady (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$126.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
29.47x
+$122.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lee Barrett, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell
- Original Score
- Bill Justis, Jerry Reed
- Original Title
- Smokey and the Bandit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $126.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Needham
James Lee Barrett, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandell, Robert L. Levy, Hal Needham
Bill Justis, Jerry Reed
Bobby Byrne, George Bouillet, Robert C. Jessup
Walter Hannemann, Angelo Ross
Jules V. Levy, Robert L. Levy, Mort Engelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Bill Justis
Original Music Composer
James Lee Barrett
Screenplay
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Hal Needham
Director
Mort Engelberg
Producer
Jerry Reed
Original Music Composer
Charles Shyer
Screenplay
Alan Mandell
Screenplay
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
Angelo Ross
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smokey and the Bandit
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What is Smokey and the Bandit about?
A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
Who directed Smokey and the Bandit?
Smokey and the Bandit was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in Smokey and the Bandit?
The principal cast of Smokey and the Bandit includes Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry, Paul Williams.
When was Smokey and the Bandit released and how long is it?
Smokey and the Bandit was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Smokey and the Bandit?
Smokey and the Bandit had a reported production budget of $4.3M and grossed $126.7M at the worldwide box office (29.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Smokey and the Bandit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smokey and the Bandit was composed by Bill Justis, Jerry Reed.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smokey and the Bandit?
Smokey and the Bandit holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).