First published at 20:30 UTC on September 21st, 2022.
Freethinker Media says: Here is the second installment of the "Smokey and the Bandit Trilogy" classic road movies and still a big favourite of mine, even down to special edition box-set and more...enjoy watching again and more details belo…
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Freethinker Media says: Here is the second installment of the "Smokey and the Bandit Trilogy" classic road movies and still a big favourite of mine, even down to special edition box-set and more...enjoy watching again and more details below...
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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.
Casts: Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise, Paul Williams
Released: 15-08-1980
Duration: 100 min
Genre: Comedy, Action
Director: Hal Needham
Writers: Hal Needham (characters created by) Robert L. Levy (characters created by) Jerry Belson (screenplay)
Budget: $17 million USD
Box office: $66.1 million USD
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures - Rastar Films
Also known as: Smokey and the Bandit Have a Baby
Filming locations: Indiantown, Florida, USA
Did you know
Trivia
Jackie Gleason's scenes were filmed first because he was ill and he wanted to be finished with the movie as soon as possible.
Goofs
When Buford's sheriff's car drops into the river from the bridge, it is clear that there is a mannequin placed in the driver's seat. The left arm is fixed along the driver side door, and never moves during the fall.
Quotes
Junior: Daddy, look at that big ugly alligator.
Buford T. Justice: That reminds me; I gotta call yo' mama tonight.
Junior: You know, Daddy, I like this place. All the 'gators and snakes and stuff. Why don't we move down here?
Buford T. Justice: Why don't YOU move down here?
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