# Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

> A charismatic trucker turns an illicit beer delivery into a wildly entertaining race across the American South while an enraged sheriff closes in.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6035

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Hal Needham
- Cast: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, Jackie Gleason, Alfie Wise
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076729/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, breezy, witty, lazy sunday, road trip movie night

## Synopsis

A high-speed chase across the Southeast leads to unexpected friendships and hilarious escapades.

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