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1977 · 96 min · PG

Smokey and the Bandit

Directed by Hal Needham · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Smokey and the Bandit (1977) is a Action film, directed by Hal Needham set in Texas and Atlanta during the 1970s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated PG.

A road trip, with a comedic tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Bill JustisJerry Reed
Cinematography
Bobby Byrne
Cast
Burt ReynoldsSally FieldJerry ReedMike HenryPaul WilliamsPat McCormickJackie GleasonAlfie Wise

The world of this film

Setting

Where
TexasAtlanta
Setting
Rural
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Friendship
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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