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Movie Info

Release Date: May 27, 1977
Runtime: 96 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Action Adventure Comedy
Budget: $4,300,000
Revenue: $126,700,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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72%
Tomatometer
50
50/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.0/10
TMDB
786 votes
7.0/10
IMDb
62,159 votes
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Smokey and the Bandit

1977

"High-speed thrills, wild chases, and endless laughter."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Das Gesetz kann mich mal? 🇵🇹 PT: Agarra-me se Puderes? 🇨🇳 ZH: 横冲直撞斗飞车? 🇷🇴 RO: Smokey și Banditul 🇫🇮 FI: Den stora smuggeljakten? All international titles (7) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $4,300,000
Revenue: $126,700,000
Profit $122,400,000
ROI +2846.5% (29.5x)

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Keywords

#friendship 170 #1970s 89 #road trip 71 #escape 57 #money 54 #texas 41 #sheriff 23 #road movie 22 #anti hero 20 #cop 16 #dancer 11 #bride 11 #double cross 11 #smuggling (contraband) 11 #truck 7

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Smokey and the Bandit

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  • The car used in the film, a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, became a cultural icon and is often associated with the film's success, leading to a resurgence in popularity for the model.

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  • During the filming, Hal Needham used practical effects for many of the car stunts, resulting in a more authentic feel; this approach was less common in the industry at the time.

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  • Jackie Gleason's portrayal of Sheriff Buford T. Justice included several improvisational lines, which added to the character's comedic impact and spontaneity throughout the film.

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  • In one scene, a character accidentally drops a beer can, which is visible rolling across the floor in the background; this minor detail went unnoticed during filming and editing.

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  • The film's success led to a sequel, 'Smokey and the Bandit II,' released in 1980, which reunited much of the original cast and continued the adventures of Bandit and his friends.

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