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Smokey and the Bandit II poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.8 / 100
1980·Action / Adventure / Comedy·1h 40m

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II

“The Bandit is back and better than ever!”

The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.

Above the Line
Hal Needham·DirectorBrock Yates·ScreenplayJerry Belson·ScreenplayMichael C. Butler·Director of PhotographySnuff Garrett·Original Music ComposerWilliam D. Gordean·Editor
Cast
Burt Reynolds·BanditJackie Gleason·Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van JusticeJerry Reed·Cledus SnowSally Field·CarrieDom DeLuise·DocMike Henry·JuniorPaul Williams·Little Enos BurdettePat McCormick·Big EnosDavid Huddleston·John ConnJohn Anderson·Governor
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Hal Needham·DirectorDick Ziker·Second Unit Director
Writing· 5
Brock Yates·ScreenplayJerry Belson·ScreenplayMichael Kane·StoryRobert L. Levy·CharactersHal Needham·Characters
Camera· 1
Michael C. Butler·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
William D. Gordean·EditorDonn Cambern·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Snuff Garrett·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Henry Bumstead·Production DesignBernie Cutler·Art DirectionBob Mackie·Costume Designer
Production· 2
Michael A. Cherubino·ProducerHank Moonjean·Producer
Other Departments· 14
Janet Brady·Stunt DoubleJohnny Hock·StuntsConrad E. Palmisano·StuntsTommy J. Huff·Stunt DriverDebbie Evans·StuntsM. James Arnett·StuntsStephanie Epper·StuntsDebbi A. Davison·StuntsMike De Luna·StuntsJeannie Epper·StuntsSteve M. Davison·StuntsRichard Epper·StuntsBobby Bass·StuntsDavid R. Ellis·Stunts
By the Numbers
64.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
17%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$66M
ROI 289%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0099FF
#CC6633
#996633
Mood
Comedic, Adventurous, Lively
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster for 'Smokey and the Bandit 2' features three main characters in the foreground: a sheriff in a tan uniform on the left, a man with a mustache in a re”

actionadventurecomedy
Key Elements
Sheriff's UniformCowboy HatRed JacketDenim ShortsGlassHolster
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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