The arrogant head coach of the University of Louisiana Cougars who fires Bobby and later sabotages the Mud Dogs by exposing his eligibility fraud. Driven by a decades-old rivalry with Coach Klein, he employs strategic defensive tactics during the championship game.
Full name of Cledus, the semi-truck driver and Bandit's best friend.
Bandit's loyal friend and semi-truck driver who handles the heavy cargo.
Drives the transport truck as Cledus Snow, later impersonates his friend Bo Darville as The Bandit in a Pontiac Trans Am to intercept Sheriff Justice. Initially motivated by money, he eventually learns selflessness and teamwork. His dual role bridges the original trucking runs and the final shark transport wager.
Corrupt local political boss in Dunston County targeted by federal agents.
Duke, known as the Iron Duke, is an independent trucker who refuses to submit to King Caroll's effort to force independent drivers out of business. He is Rane's friend and becomes the target of the pressure campaign led by Harvey's gang. After Duke is shot, Rane takes over the effort to unite the truckers against King Caroll and Harvey.
A masked robber who wounds Donald and is identified by Sonny. After being released from jail, he initially threatens Sonny's family but later joins the group in escaping the survival camp.
Wayne is the leader of the Dixie Dancekings and initially distrusts W.W. Bright when he joins their affairs. Despite that suspicion, Wayne contributes a new song that impresses Country Bull and helps the band earn a place on the Grand Ole Opry radio show.
A Miami police detective who arrests the fence Hymie and proposes using a pawn shop and videotape cameras to catch criminals in illegal transactions. Doug runs the sting with Ernie, survives threats from Carmine and a shootout with gunrunners, and falls in love with Louise, with whom he eventually marries.
Jerry Reed has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Smokey and the Bandit with 3 titles. Signature works include The Waterboy, Smokey and the Bandit, Smokey and the Bandit II. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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