Way before the "Fast and Furious" movies, Reynolds burned up the highway – and fired up local law enforcement – as the speedy Bandit in the uber-popular action comedy.
Reynolds snagged a Golden Globe for his role in the movie, which offers laughs as well as some notably brutal and serious moments.
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The critically acclaimed movie's known for its depiction of male rape but also for giving Reynolds an all-star launch into a long cinematic career.Ī halfback at Florida State during his collegiate days, Reynolds was able to put some of his gridiron know-how to use as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, a jailed former pro quarterback forced by a sadistic warden (Eddie Albert) to put together a team of jailed misfits and take on an intimidating group of guards. The Michigan-born actor had an auspicious debut in one of the early 1970s' most controversial films: Alongside Jon Voight, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox, Reynolds starred as one of four Atlanta pals who run afoul of some backwoods Georgia guys on a wilderness trip.
In honor of the Oscar-nominated Hollywood legend, who died Thursday at age 82, here are Reynolds' five essential film roles:
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His signature mustache is forever, yet for younger generations, it might be hard to believe Burt Reynolds was once the biggest movie star in the world – a little Brad Pitt, a little George Clooney but all Burt.
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