7 Smokey and the Bandit Movies: A Wild Ride

The Smokey and the Bandit franchise has been entertaining audiences for decades, with its iconic characters, witty humor, and high-stakes chases. While many fans may know about the original trilogy starring Burt Reynolds as Bo 'Bandit' Darville, few are aware of the spin-off movies that followed. Here's a rundown of all 7 Smokey and the Bandit movies:

1. Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - The classic that started it all, starring Burt Reynolds as Bandit, Jackie Gleason as Sheriff Buford T. Justice, and Sally Field as Carrie.

2. Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) - Bandit's back, this time with a new partner in crime, Cledus Snow (Jerry Reed).

3. Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) - The final installment of the original trilogy finds Bandit on a mission to outrun the law once again.

4. Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit (1994) - In this TV movie, Bandit teams up with a beautiful woman on the run from the feds, a bounty hunter, and the mob.

5. Bandit: Bandit Bandit (1994) - Caught by the authorities, Bandit must break out of prison to deliver a futuristic car to the governor.

6. Bandit: Bandit Goes Country (1994) - The Smokey and the Bandit franchise gets a country twist in this wild comedy feature, where Bandit's cousin bootlegs music.

7. Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) - Not strictly part of the Smokey and the Bandit series, but featuring Nicolas Cage as Randall 'Memphis' Raines, a former car thief who must steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother's life.

From the high-octane chases to the witty banter, these movies are sure to bring back memories for fans of the original trilogy. So, grab some popcorn and get ready to ride shotgun with Bandit on this wild adventure!

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