Smokey and the Bandit II
“The Bandit is back and better than ever!”
Synopsis
The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
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Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Bandit
Jackie Gleason
Buford T. Justice / Reginald Van Justice / Gaylord Justice
Jerry Reed
Cledus
Dom DeLuise
Doc
Sally Field
Carrie
Paul Williams
Little Enos
Pat McCormick
Big Enos
David Huddleston
John Conn
Mike Henry
Junior
John Anderson
Governor
Brenda Lee
Nice Lady
Phil Balsley
The Statler Brothers Member
Lew DeWitt
The Statler Brothers Member
Don Reid
The Statler Brothers Member
Harold Reid
The Statler Brothers Member
Mel Tillis
Fairgrounds Owner
Don Williams
Don Williams
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$66.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.89x
+$49.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Belson, Brock Yates
- Original Score
- Snuff Garrett
- Original Title
- Smokey and the Bandit II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $66.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Needham
Jerry Belson, Brock Yates, Hal Needham, Robert L. Levy, Michael Kane
Snuff Garrett
Michael C. Butler
Donn Cambern, William D. Gordean
Michael A. Cherubino, Hank Moonjean
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Needham
Director
Jerry Belson
Screenplay
Brock Yates
Screenplay
Michael A. Cherubino
Producer
Hank Moonjean
Producer
Snuff Garrett
Original Music Composer
Michael C. Butler
Director of Photography
Donn Cambern
Editor
William D. Gordean
Editor
Henry Bumstead
Production Design
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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 II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smokey and the Bandit II about?
The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.
Who directed Smokey and the Bandit II?
Smokey and the Bandit II was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in Smokey and the Bandit II?
The principal cast of Smokey and the Bandit II includes Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise, Sally Field.
When was Smokey and the Bandit II released and how long is it?
Smokey and the Bandit II was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Smokey and the Bandit II?
Smokey and the Bandit II had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $66.1M at the worldwide box office (3.89 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Smokey and the Bandit II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smokey and the Bandit II was composed by Snuff Garrett.
Is Smokey and the Bandit II based on a book or true story?
Smokey and the Bandit II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hal Needham", Characters: "Robert L. Levy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smokey and the Bandit II?
Smokey and the Bandit II holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).