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Smokey and the Bandit II

Smokey and the Bandit II

The Bandit is back and better than ever!

19805.61h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Hal Needham
Written by Brock Yates, Jerry Belson, Hal Needham
Produced by Hank Moonjean, Michael A. Cherubino
Box OfficeBudget: $17.0MRevenue: $66.1M

Top Cast

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Bandit

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason

Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice

Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed

Cledus Snow

Sally Field

Sally Field

Carrie

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Doc

Mike Henry

Mike Henry

Junior

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Little Enos Burdette

Pat McCormick

Pat McCormick

Big Enos

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

John Conn

John Anderson

John Anderson

Governor

Themes & Keywords

sheriffelephanttexasprosecutiongirlfriendtransportationroad triptruckdesertroad movieduringcreditsstingerabsurdism

About Smokey and the Bandit II

Smokey and the Bandit II is a action, comedy film released in 1980 exploring themes of sheriff, elephant, texas, prosecution, girlfriend, transportation. Directed by Hal Needham, it stars Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed. 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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