The Bandit (2016)
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.
Director: Jesse Moss
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: March 12, 2016
Cast
- Hal Needham - Self (archive footage)
- Burt Reynolds - Self
- Paul Williams - Self
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cinema history
More Films by Director: Jesse Moss
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bandit about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Bandit?
- The Bandit was directed by Jesse Moss.
- Who stars in The Bandit?
- The Bandit stars Hal Needham, Burt Reynolds, Paul Williams.
- How long is The Bandit?
- The Bandit has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Bandit?
- The Bandit is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Bandit produced?
- The Bandit was produced in United States of America.