And The Bandit | Smokey

: Located in Atlanta, this served as the starting and ending point of the run.

: The original classic (IMDb: 7.0).

Released in 1977, Smokey and the Bandit is a quintessential American action-comedy that defines the "car chase" genre. Directed by former stuntman Hal Needham, it became the second-highest-grossing film of its year, trailing only Star Wars . 🎬 Essential Overview Smokey and the Bandit

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: Drives a black Pontiac Trans Am to act as a "blocker," distracting police while his partner hauls the beer. : Located in Atlanta, this served as the

: Wealthy big-shots Big and Little Enos Burdette hire Bo "Bandit" Darville to illegally transport 400 cases of Coors beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. The Roles :

: Frequent smoking and drinking; the entire plot revolves around the illegal transport of alcohol. Directed by former stuntman Hal Needham, it became

If you want to watch the sequels, be aware of the "law of diminishing returns":