Smokey and the Bandit | East Bound and Down

Burt Reynolds as the Bandit can always count on the truckers on the other end of his C.B. radio to help him out. Revisit this scene featuring "East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed and Dick Feller!
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Get ready to tear up the highway with the Bandit (Burt Reynolds), a fun-loving, fast-talking trucker who takes on his craziest haul yet - delivering 400 cases of beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. With Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason) hot on his trail and eager to teach him some respect for the law, the Bandit joins forces with good ol' boy, Cledus (Jerry Reed) and runaway bride Carrie (Sally Field). Gear up for huge laughs, pedal-to-the-metal action, and some of the wildest car crashes ever filmed!
© 1977 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick
Produced by: Mort Engelberg
Directed by: Hal Needham

[@stripyrhombus]

This scene always makes me happy whenever the trucks help out the bandit. Just shows how connected truckers were. Love it

[@fernandorocha8459]

My favorite scene escape of Bandit

[@Hachiae]

are*

[@T.Z.M4N]

A feel good movie.

[@stryker214]

when I lived in the Detroit area I liked to "escort" the big rigs in my Mustang. Like if they had trouble merging I'd cut off the other 4-wheeler and flash my high beams that it was okay to merge. IMO when they bring me all of my food, clothes on my back, and other nice things, it is the least I could do

[@neilmcauley7750]

@@stryker214 You, Mr. Stryker, are a Fucking Legend. The World turns with ppl like you, & don't you forget it, nor under-estimate yourself. Put your foot to the floor, & we got your back-door. I'm Clear

[@JohnMorizzo]

I drove for 41 yrs n loved it the greatest job ever been all over the country. 1.5 million miles

[@maarten4504]

That’s impressive!

[@michaelb.42112]

I'm jealous that you've seen the lower 48 so many times. I've never left Commie-fornia but want to.

[@manlymcstud8588]

sally fields' reactions are just priceless. she seems so genuinely confused, but loves watching bandit have so much fun.

[@geneseofootball1915]

Agreed! She's so cute with those reactions.

[@JP5466]

Great observation. She was just TOO cute!

[@mattrodgers2911]

She was literally falling in love with him right in front of our eyes.

[@giovannigrillini]

Masterpiece movie

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

it was the look of love.

[@daniallesneed5203]

For every trucker that keeps this country moving you have my respect and love

[@gregoryyarbrough7765]

HELL YEAH

[@gregoryyarbrough7765]

I love hoofing along with this song with my harmonica. It's amazing it gives you Goosebumps

[@DexterSmith-d6l]

My name Lincoln hawk I from the trucker league

[@dustystaton9588]

Yep me to

[@anitapence6586]

Amen When everything was shut down during Covid they kept America going

[@jeanc819]

East Bound and Down is not just a song but the anthem to every great road trip!

[@PugAshen]

Such an iconic movie and actor. Brings tears of joy to all the memories I have of this movie..

[@lioja850]

This movie reminded my lovely mom. She loved it

[@lordbison]

Yes! Classic & Nostalgic! Long Live The Bandit, Snowman & Fred!

[@92littlebluefox]

Same here buddy.

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

Sally Field reminds me of my grandma and this was one of her favorite movies when she was young

[@mosesbrown8074]

REST IN PEACE TO ALL THE CAST AND THE ACTORS WHO MADE THIS AMAZING ONE OF A KIND MOVIE POSSIBLE SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT

[@ericlvachon]

What makes you think everybody is done and gone?

[@mosesbrown8074]

@@ericlvachon SALLY FIELDS STILL LIVING AND THEIR MEMORIES WILL LIVE ON IN THAT FILM AND WHO THEY REALLY WERE.

[@happyears21694]

@@mosesbrown8074 Ingeborg Kjeldsen is still alive too.

[@fsj197811]

Paul Williams (Little Enos) is still kicking as of Dec of 2022 along with Sally Fields, I think they're the only remaining main cast. Awesome movie.

[@loubro2372]

Bit part but Joe Klecko is still alive. He was one of the truckers in the convoy.

[@Go4Corvette]

I was in high school when this movie came out and I owned a Trans Am just like this one that I paid $5000 for used but with only 5000 miles on it. Loved the movie and the car. RIP Burt.

[@joehamlet4307]

I was in college when this came out and I got a TA because of this movie, too. Mine was not exactly like these because it was a 1979, not 1977s, like the ones in the movie. Mine was black and silver, not gold. I had that thing for 36 years, finally selling it in 2017. It was a good car.

[@justina249]

I never had one. I still want one but all I find are ones that are junked tore apart for a few grand or restored for 20 thousand or more I can't afford either ☹

[@Rama-jx6to]

Man yall are soo lucky 😂, we as the new generation are really missing out😅

[@snowman454007]

I got my 77 Trans Am in 02 when i was a Junior in High School and paid a whopping $500 for her and restored her and continue to enjoy her to this day.

[@Rama-jx6to]

@@snowman454007 Damn 5k for all that muscle, I envy the 1950s thru to 2005s, best years!

[@thechaoscraftcamtcc3770]

One of the best driving-themed movies I ever saw. Cop chases, convoys, crashing through roadblocks, and all the comedic dialogue weaved in. I wish more modern movies would be like this one.

[@theflyingdropbear2009]

"This is not a convoy, it is a dream" Yes Burt Reynolds I agree.

[@misscakes9995]

Yes it is!

[@jonathanturek5846]

I thought he said train ! Lol both works lol

[@Godzilla_The_King-l4m]

He said train, but ok.

[@derekabbott5483]

2020 makes those days seem like a walk through heaven. Those were great times.

[@Jleed989]

It was great having a whole network of cb friends too!

[@chefjaike]

When Snowman passes the convey....best scene in the movie...always brings me to tears!!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

Right!? Why are we crying? I dont get it

[@MarshallRedmon01]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 Ol Snowman is living the dream

[@jamesfenoff]

For sure! Especially that shot of the legendary Hank Worden. Moses from John Ford's The Searchers!"

[@slicaltimistic1]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 That movie I watch when I was a kid put me where I'm at now. 17 yrs and still trucking. They were very respectful compared to now. Those day are sooo gone.

[@shanefraser7764]

Yes Sir that's why I'm here

[@Stillstoned1]

Jerry Reed came up with the perfect song for this part.

[@xsentrik1107]

I’m a Truck Driver and I can Tell you that this movie gets me out of bed every morning!

[@ByJakeRyan]

3:33 It’s really impressive how well the car scenes are shot. Like even for modern movies those shots of the car in the convoy were so well done and practical. Really impressive

[@physicscat]

IIRC, that interstate wasn’t open yet. The cradle scenes were shot with Bandit and the trucks driving on the opposite side so a camera car could move with them at the same speed. Then the other driving scenes were done on the correct side of the roads.

[@brentboswell1294]

They could do it again today...close a short stretch of interstate on a Sunday morning 😉

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

Not really impressive. They would be disappointed we are still using the same tech 50 years later with minimal change

[@MarshallRedmon01]

Makes me want to do a run from Texarkana to Atlanta

[@geneseofootball1915]

@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist There is always that one person.....🙄

[@aw11bc5]

I hope Burt Reynolds will enjoy driving Trans Am in heaven. From Japan

[@johnepperson8867]

Japan, THANK you for all the awesome high quality products you have produced in the past !!!!!!!!!!!!! Your products are still working great while recent Chinese products are rotting away in U.S. landfills already. Wish you the BEST.

[@skylineXpert]

And the transcon medivac

[@Redbikemaster]

🎶 he's going up to glory ridin 18 wheels 🎶

[@volks5965]

@Cloud Burst 117 We can't forget Denmark as well

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

So do I! Loved his movies!

[@49lucky]

Yup love them truckers. Moving from FL to MI in a big Moving truck with my horse trailer on the back and my truck on the back of that, brakes went out in Tennessee didn't have time to stop those truckers took care of me all the way to mi. God love u. ❤

[@tinanevitt1003]

Decades later, I needed this tonight!

[@EQMVB]

You're not alone!

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

The actors absolutely make this movie. Almost every line is delivered perfectly

[@Salemchevy]

As a southern this movie and song has a very very special place in my heart

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Top three films of 1977: 1: Star Wars 2: Smokey and the Bandit 3: Close Encounters of the Third Kind It was a good year for movies....

[@surfarijeff7884]

Saw 'em all at the Drive-In as a kid. Star Wars was the best because there was a backdrop of stars in the night sky behind the screen and all the X-Wing and Death Star scenes looked like they were actually happening right before our eyes!

[@misterschubert3242]

@@surfarijeff7884 Yep, it was nearly a full moon when we saw it at the drive-in, and to this day my father complains that all I kept talking about was the moon...

[@dieselfeesul4928]

is this the year Debbie Does Dallas came out?

[@robvegart]

And it was just starting! Back when Hollywood had a sense of real movie making.

[@DRock6906]

You forgot about Saturday Night Fever :-)

[@johnwaga3702]

A brilliant feel-good movie. RIP Burt and Jerry.

[@fernandorocha8459]

Best movies of Burt Smokey and the Bandit and Smokey and the Bandit 2

[@inaminute6238]

To me one of the best songs in a movie. I watched this movie with my dad when I was little. My dad was drafted into the Army and when he got out he got into trucking a few years later. He was a trucker for 30yrs. I miss ya dad. I dont think there has been a day since you passed that we havent thought about you. Thank you for all you and mom sacrificed so that I could have the things I needed and wanted.

[@amysmileyreid95]

Jackie Gleason should’ve won the Oscar for this. Absolutely brilliant performance

[@jeannecox948]

Deffo! Such a brilliant character actor, love every scene he us in! Xxxxxxx

[@bigglilwayne7050]

The smile on the Madam's face when Buford makes the suggestion to the Captain about the badge is priceless!

[@Jamar2009]

“This is not a convoy this is a dream!”Rest In Peace Burt and jerry

[@YorkshirePirate]

And Jackie :(

[@judasmaiden8786]

I don't remember Burt dying and I could have E sworn Schwazanegger died years ago but that the result of cause and effect of the Borrestein BEARs theory

[@natesmith5493]

And fred :'(

[@jasonvogue4487]

Right on

[@natesmith5493]

@@YorkshirePirate and junior

[@bengaltiger96]

The Little Beaver part makes me laugh every time.

[@xxboonisbadfortnitexx1549]

Yep

[@dogbarbill]

Actress was Laura Lizer Sommers.

[@TheDiabethick]

it may be the worst line reading ever, XD

[@bigmamajuju2254]

It hurt hearing it lol

[@Schultzy1992]

@@TheDiabethick I doubt

[@pipikaka3886]

Those were the feel-good movies from my childhood. Damn, the nostalgia!

[@chiefscheider]

Same here! Saw this twice during summer vacation when I was 12. Believe it or not, more kids at school talked about seeing Smokey than Star Wars.

[@bantheundead4162]

I love that my parents showed me this movie when i was little ❤

[@srpdesigns]

Sally Fields smile after Burts iconic laugh at 3:43 is so real ...That wasn't acting ..she had just as much fun making this movie as we all.did watching it back then!! Classic Movie !!!!

[@dogwithhat947]

I love this movie so much

[@MylesHamlyn]

One of the best car movies of all time.

[@b1gjoekrash]

My mother and I would watch this every Sunday. She loved Jackie Gleason and that Trans Am.

[@Lubbylove89]

This movie is just perfect. Such a feel good movie from start to finish. This is what's missing in today's films. It's just a simple story, not much going on really but so funny and a lot of fun to watch. I wish they still made movies like this.

[@mikekemp9877]

burt was a genius unlike the hissy fit dont look at me stars today! he simply went with the fun had no ego and let jerry and jackie have all the best scenes the more they stole the picture the more he encouraged them to do it! he knew he had comedy gold all he had to do was look good and drive the car! and he let the audience in on it! he was having fun as was sally he let us know it and enjoy it with them jerry was just superb wrote east bound and down according to burt when he said to him at ten in the evening in a bar they needed a song he had it next morning on the shoot crazy! jackie they just let rip! burt said he never knew what hed come out with but his improvisations were always funnier than the scripted lines.when junior is sitting with the door on his lap evidence! jackie was supposed to mumble titurd! hal needham couldnt believe he just on the spot said the classic funniest line in movies fust thing im gonna do when i get home is bust yore mumma in the mouf! you sure aint the fruit of my loins! guys a genius he said in awe to burt! a joy from start to finish.

[@manlymcstud8588]

@@mikekemp9877 the director was a stuntman, i think this was his first movie. when burt pointed out to him that you can't break the fourth wall, he didn't know what that was, he just knew it was going to be fun to do, so they did it.

[@jazzmagaly1]

No they won't make movies like this anymore because they're too busy making movies with trannys, queers and lezzies chasing robots with nuclear end scenerios

[@SplinkProductions]

Sadly, there will never be another movie like this.

[@bongodave13]

@@manlymcstud8588 And it became one of the most beloved, iconic scenes in the whole movie. He just looks at us, and smiles. "Is this fun or what?" You can't help but laugh.

[@McNabbulous]

I dare say that this is one of the greatest films ever. The myth making of The Bandit, the connection of brotherhood of the truck drivers, and the driven Captain Ahab characteristic of Buford T Justice tells a fascinating epic. This should be studied in film classes.

[@neilgray7271]

My dad had this on Betamax cassette. If you were born in the 70's you'll know what I'm on about lol.... Great film, great times👍

[@ganglabesh]

who remembers watching this movie on tv back in the day when they replaced "sumbitch" with "scumbum"

[@stevec7081]

yeah they did!

[@ApartmentKing66]

Yeah, it wasn't the same on network TV after seeing the uncut version on Showtime. But mores were different in those days. You couldn't say a lot of things that you can now. NYPD Blue and Blue Bloods would never have gotten away with the stuff they said on those shows.

[@misterschubert3242]

And it was the voice of the guy who did Fred Flintstone!

[@JohnProph]

also "Im gonna barbecue your head in molasses" and "spot them long limbs" lol

[@stanleystephens9475]

Replaced nice azz with nice lady

[@angelikaruhland8799]

He drive a Trans Am in heaven. The best Movie in the World. Tank you from a German truck driver. I love Amerika and his greatest Trucks 👍👍👍💋💋💋

[@youngimages2000]

I’m binge-watching it these days. Freedom

[@READYTEDDYBEAR]

One of my favorite movies of all time. Such a warm and charming film, you can just tell everyone was having a good time making it. 👍

[@texasandpacific610]

This is definitely the best of the 3 movies. And thanks to all those truck drivers out there, you are my inspiration. Thats when truckers were king

[@lightningblue648]

Remember...If you bought it, a truck brought it!

[@joshmontemayor1212]

​@@lightningblue648, that's a big 10-4.

[@DeeYarEss]

Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit is one of the all time masculine heroes. Absolute legend.

[@scottweaver4004]

Movie has stood the test of time Sally Fields smile when Burt gives his little giggle when they get in the rocking chair the the most genuine smile I’ve ever seen in the movie

[@patrickkerr1396]

Glad I seen this New as A Kid,, I Know Dam Well I'm not the only One who has to Watch this every Yr,,, 10/4 Good Buddies

[@majesticduck1534]

This is one of the best movies ever. If you don't like it, I can't help you.

[@jamesharris3667]

2:39-2:54 That guitar picking! Jerry was so talented.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

One of the best movies of all time. Why aren't movies this good anymore?

[@spazticus1976]

Too much focus on "the message." If they remade this the Bandit would be black and Frog would be trans.

[@cornparade6874]

They are, you're just watching the wrong ones or too busy complaining to care.

[@williampyle8635]

Truck Drivers are JUST AS IMPORTANT these days as they WERE then.

[@andreaszerb2382]

I Love this Movies . Fan from Germany !!!! . . R . I . P . Burt Reynolds .

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

One of the greatest movies of all time

[@joshmontemayor1212]

It's 1 of Universal's BEST movies.

[@JClaus1221]

It's amazing to watch these scenes filmed on GA-400 in Atlanta, how totally devoid of population it was from Sandy Springs to Cumming at this time. My old man drove us down this road when it was still under construction, dangerous and illegal as hell, but crazy with no other cars around.

[@relentlessrescue260]

Nothing but good memories associated with this movie. Who else was smiling through the entire scene 👍🏼

[@sherrilldean4598]

Had a Trans Am the same year 77' had the best time in life back then

[@SimonatMac]

2021. still loving this movie. Seen it several times. Still makes me lol and the trick w/ trucks always put a smile on my face

[@mamieanding5691]

It's in selected theaters for 1 more day.

[@tamersedky]

I must have watched that movie for ten times with big bro (may he rest in peace 😪) and I loved every moment of it.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Just a timeless bit of movie making that still puts a smile on my face.

[@aj_rodriguezyahoocom]

I remember watching this movie with my grandpa and it was one of best memories i have with him.

[@KeithDaltonYazzieJr-tq6pi]

Hello my friends out there I am Keith Dalton yazzie Jr and I was the one who went head to head with a snowman

[@infiniteuniverse123]

The girl called herself "little beaver" 🤣

[@TheDude1764]

Damn I miss the 70s.

[@skbuydens7717]

And she has your back door...

[@dogbarbill]

Actress was Laura Lizer Sommers.

[@chemistryguy]

I'll never comprehend why my dad took me to see this when I was at most 7 years old. Still, it has a special place in my heart.

[@timg185]

They don’t make movies like this any more.

[@rickwatkins6449]

I've grown up watching this movie and after several thousand times watching this movie it's memorized in my head word for word

[@WMFNINDY23]

"Thats why I love to drive those trucks, spot them beavers"...............CLASSIC

[@davidvenesky9053]

This movie never gets old. At least for me. Big Jackie Gleason and Burt Reynolds fan. I always enjoy watching this movie every so often. Brings back good memories and happier times for me.

[@jrschultz9454]

I've been a trucker for 54 years

[@96Delta]

Owned a '77 Trans Am for a time. Man, I miss the 70's!!

[@notsure9079]

I was 12, still BEST movie ever ! can't help but smile ! :)

[@jamesharrington4923]

I was 9 when this movie came out in 1977, it made me want to drive a truck, which I do now, And had a 1979 Bandit Trans Am, RIP BURT,JACKIE, AND JERRY!!! WE LOVE YALL!!@😊😊😊😊

[@poppashots994]

I love this movie when it came out...east bound and down.

[@radiokorps]

Alfred Hitchcock was a big fan of this movie, one of his all time favorites.

[@rickykingi5191]

Love it.. been watching this movie since we were kids back 1977 this is one of my favourite scenes Jerry Reed driving the Kenworth 👌✨❤️

[@jeannecox948]

OMG. Classic Burt Renolds! Just love his films from the 70's. Especially Deliverence!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

Why does this bring tears to my eyes. I'm being serious, this is making me cry with joy

[@theveryfirst]

This film always brings a smile to my face.

[@balconi89]

The truck driver at 5:22 was Hank Worden, who was a regular in several westerns such as The Searchers, Red River, The Alamo, Fort Apache, Big Jake. Had a very long career.

[@jeremyhurd3500]

That's awesome now I know.

[@tsampson38]

I loved to watch this with my grandparents. Grandfather drove for 30 years and I miss him!!

[@MarianCox-eg7md]

going back to the good old days when the music and movies were the best of the good old days I remember them all they will always be remember their music and movies God bless them all the songs will always live on their time

[@statostheman]

This movie my late dad favorite. He loved this so much. He was bit outlaw him self. One time he treat the owner of an computer store that he fix or bring an computer or he will smash the store with an axe. The owner comply. 🤣

[@Maddox09_guitar]

The Bandit The Snowman and Sheriff Burford T Justice are all in heaven together

[@anthonysmall7978]

That motorbike scene outside the restaurant was just fantaboulous!!! Talkin about gettin even.

[@leehanson1416]

The world is a lesser place without Jerry Reed and Burt.

[@lucasblanton5203]

RIP Burt Reynolds

[@Garrett1974]

The filming at 3:30 that's just genius... awesome!

[@nancyzorbaugh1904]

Love these Bandit movies.

[@ericbelk5644]

Amen thank you for the years of the time on the road 💯❤️ my old man was a trucker for 30 years

[@stefanpetersson636]

This is my childhood right there! Grew up with these movies and Burt Reynolds was my big hero. Rather emotional watching this to be honest.

[@rall172]

Same. And Convoy too.

[@ChrisMcCutcheon-wj2pp]

Set in traffic for 4hrs to watch this at the drive in, 70s, great movies and folks that are gone but still greatly respected

[@wadesuhr]

"Apprehend that horse ass for reckless driving!" - Beuford T. Justice

[@steelegrey2613]

Sally Field tell me "wanna bet." I am hers

[@ken_worth]

I loved this movie in my youth, and I love the classic Kenworth W900 in this movie ❤

[@VAlerieStupid]

Love this movie and burt Reynolds and Jerry reed and Jackie gleason

[@CoopLipski]

Probably Turd Ferguson’s best picture

[@jrm1007]

This movie was legendary. Just rewatched it recently, still absolutely amazing RIP Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, and Jerry Reed.

[@josteincarlsen2905]

The good old times… long gone. Love that movie so much!! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@hypoxiadragwayfanspage9527]

His beaver comment always got me

[@justinmoore7410]

“And I got him with high fly open!”

[@chiefscheider]

It's "his" fly open

[@teenzset8827]

This movie is what inspired me to get my CDL

[@bixby9797]

OMG. Got 35yrs in the seat and this movie always kills at truckstops. Jackie should have got an Oscar for this

[@gourobkundu2173]

That ain't brotherhood, that's truckerhood. Those were the days...

[@jambam6176]

5:38 I bet it stink in that RV.

[@v8cool231]

I'm not into Banjo music, but if I had a 70's American car, I'd play it.