Smokey and the Bandit - videos, teasers and stills from filming

All videos, teasers and footage from the filming of the film "Smokey and the Bandit"

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Timing: 1:36 (96 min)

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Actors and characters

English

2:33

Pусский

1:40

The idea for "Smokey and the Bandit" originated in 1976 during the filming of "Gator" (1976), which was directed by Burt Reynolds himself. The film was shot in Reynolds' home state of Georgia, and during filming, Coors beer was constantly disappearing from the set, which they had brought with them. It was being stolen by "locals" who worked on the set. It turned out that this beer wasn't delivered to them, and transporting large quantities of the alcoholic beverage was considered smuggling. This fact formed the basis of the story about the "Bandit," his friend the "Snowman," the charming girl the "Frog," and Sheriff Buford T. Justice. Hal Needham believed that a film with chases and interstate smuggling could be successful.
In the film industry, Hal Needham was known primarily as a stuntman, so it was not easy for him to interest producers in this project. He attracted the attention of one studio only when his friend Burt Reynolds (1936-2018) agreed to star in the film.
A near-accident occurred during the filming of the scene with the football players when the field was watered right before the shoot, unbeknownst to anyone, and the car lost control, began to skid, and almost hit the extras.
Fred, the Basset Hound of the Snowman, was personally chosen by Burt Reynolds, mainly because the dog categorically refused to obey any commands.
The nickname "Smoky" is commonly used in reference to state police officers and the US Forest Service.

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