The Bandit

Aug 9 2016 N/A 1h 24m
Documentary

THE BANDIT is a film about 70s superstar Burt Reynolds, his best friend, roommate and stunt-double Hal Needham, and the making of their unlikely smash-hit SMOKEY & THE BANDIT. The film tells the action-packed story of the making of SMOKEY, while tracing the vivid personal journeys of Reynolds and Needham from obscurity to stardom and highlighting one of the most extraordinary relationships in Hollywood history. Featuring new interviews with Reynolds, rare archive material, including footage from Reynolds’ personal archive, as well as candid interviews with the late Hal Needham, the documentary tells an exhilarating and moving story about loyalty, friendship and creative risk.

Plot

Burt Reynolds and other crew members from the 1977 classic "Smokey and the Bandit" share their experiences with the late director and stuntman Hal Needham.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Jesse Moss

Cast

William H. Burton, Mike Henry, Robert L. Levy

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
195
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA