"Smokey and the Bandit" is a 1977 action-comedy film directed by Hal Needham. The story follows Burt Reynolds as the Bandit, a charismatic truck driver tasked with transporting a load of illegal beer from Texarkana to Atlanta within a tight deadline. The film features Sally Field as the Bandit's love interest, and Jackie Gleason as the relentless sheriff, known as "Smokey." The movie became a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its car chases and humor, and it helped popularize the Trans Am car model featured prominently throughout the film.