Smokey and the Bandit II Subtitled VHS Videotape The sequel to the highly acclaimed "Smokey and the Bandit." They are once again asked by the rich father and son to transport an elephant from Miami to Dallas, and they depict them speeding and crashing through police cars. "Smokey and the Bandit II" is an American action film produced in 1980. It is the sequel to "Smokey and the Bandit." Directed by: Hal Needham Screenplay by: James Lee Barrett Charles Shyer Alan Mandel Starring: Burt Reynolds Sally Field Music by: Snuff Garrett Cinematography by: Michael C. Butler Release: United States August 15, 1980 Japan March 14, 1981 Running time: 100 minutes