Published 17:10 IST, February 1st 2021
'Smokey and the Bandit' cast: List of actors and their characters in this cult 1977 film
Smokey and the Bandit is a cult American road action- comedy film that had released in 1977. Read to know about Smokey and the Bandit cast in detail here.
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American ro action-comedy, Smokey and Bandit released back in 1977 and went on to receive a cult status over years. film h director Hal Needham at its helm who also wrote its story along with Robert L. Levy. cast of Smokey and Bandit was helined by Burt Reylds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed and Jackie Gleason alongside an ensemble cast. Re about Smokey and Bandit cast to kw about Smokey and Bandit characters in detail.
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Smokey and Bandit cast (Le)
Burt Reylds as Bo Darville
Late American film and television actor, director & producer, Burt Reylds played le role of Bo Darville, aka Bandit, in Smokey and Bandit. Burt as Bandit essayed role of a bootlegger, who attempts to transport 400 cases of Coors Beer illegally to Atlanta from Texarkana. After enjoying an illustrious career as an actor spanning six deces, Burt passed away in 2018.
Sally Field as Carrie
Two-time Acemy Award-winning American actor, Sally Field played role of Carrie in this 1977 film. Sally as Carrie essayed role of a runaway bride in Smokey and Bandit, who jumps into Bandit's car unkwingly. Thus, latter becomes Sheriff Buford T. Justice's indirect target as his son Junior was to marry Carrie.
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Jerry Reed as Cledus Sw
Late American singer-actor, Jerry Reed played role of Cledus Sw, aka Swman, in this Hal Needham directorial. Jerry as Cledus plays partner of Bandit in transporting Coors Beer illegally to Atlanta. Swman is one who drives truck full of beer from Texarkana to Atlanta. If you're wondering wher Jerry Reed really drove truck in Smokey and Bandit, according to Horsepowermemories.com, actor wasn't actually driving truck. It was being towed around by ar vehicle.
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Jackie Gleason as Sheriff Buford T. Justice
Popularly kwn as " Great One", late American actor Jackie Gleason played role of Sheriff Buford T. Justice, aka Smokey, in this ro action-comedy. Jackie as Buford chases Bandit and Swman on ir way to Atlanta after his son's bride-to-be Carrie hops in Bandit's car.
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Smokey and Bandit cast (Supporting)
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Mike Henry played Buford T. Justice's son, Junior Justice
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Pat McCormick played a wealthy Texan, Big Es Burdette
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Paul Williams played Big Es Burdette's son Little Es Burdette
17:10 IST, February 1st 2021