Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jerry Reed.
This movie was so popular, it actually inspired numerous other copycat films, 2 sequels, and several made for TV films. In 1977 it was the second highest grossing film behind Star Wars!
“For the good ‘ol American life. For the money, for the glory, and for the fun. Mostly for the money.” – Bandit
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2. Convoy (1978)
In order to stand-up against a corrupt official the truckers team up. It isn’t long before more and more trucks join in the struggle. Soon they have a mile long convoy!
Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw and Ernest Borgnine.
“A lonely breed. Hard men, proud men, not too proud to cry or shed a tear. The living embodiment of the American cowboy tradition.” – Governor Jerry Haskins
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Black Dog (1998)
An ex-con tries to start his life over as truck driver. Sometimes it is hard to escape your past, especially when you’re contracted to carry a suspicious load.
Stars: Patrick Swayze, Randy Travis, and Meat Loaf.
“There ain’t nothing like a Caterpillar engine.” – Jack Crews
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