Why did the bandit call her frog?

Carrie : [after being given the handle of "Frog" by Bandit] Why? Bandit : Because you're always hoppin around. And you're kinda cute, like a frog.

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What happened between Bandit and Frog?

The early parts of the film feature Cledus attempting to convince the Bandit to "do it one last time." Unfortunately, in the time since their previous challenge in the original 'Smokey and the Bandit' film, the Bandit has split from his love-interest "Frog" (Sally Field) and become an alcoholic.

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Who is Frog in Smokey and the Bandit?

Burt Reynolds as “Bandit” and Sally Field as “Frog.” Reynolds, at the height of his dashing appeal, plays Bo “Bandit” Darville, a speed demon who bets he can get a bootleg load of Coors beer from Texarkana, Texas, and back to Atlanta in twenty-eight hours.

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What was the bandits real name in the movie?

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Truck driver Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason).

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Why did Carrie leave Bandit?

Naming the elephant Charlotte, Carrie became worried over the elephant's condition and Bandit's willingness to deliver the elephant to Texas even at the risk of Charlotte's life and that of her unborn calf. Bandit's obsessive nature during this trek caused Carrie to decide to break it off with Bandit again, and leave.

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Was Carrie a double agent?

Carrie Mathison, a spy to the end. After eight years spent within a hair on Saul's beard of being fired, getting killed, or leaving the CIA behind once and for all, the “Homeland” finale sees Claire Danes' patriotic-at-all-costs intelligence officer become the very thing she first set out to expose: a double agent.

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Why didn t Carrie stay with Aiden?

On the day of Charlotte's wedding, Carrie told Aidan that she cheated on him with Big. Instead of making it work because he loved her, Aidan broke up with Carrie and she stayed single to mend her heartbreak.

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Did Jerry Reed actually drive the truck in Smokey and the Bandit?

For many of his driving scenes, Jerry Reed wasn't actually driving the big rig. The truck was loaded on a low-boy flatbed trailer and towed around by another 18-wheeler. Fred, the Snowman's Basset Hound, was picked by Burt Reynolds because he did not obey commands very well.

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What true story is Bandit based on?

Bandit is a Canadian crime caper, fresh out in the UK, which takes its title from the real-life character who inspired its protagonist: Gilbert Galvan Jr, aka prolific bank robber the Flying Bandit. With Josh Duhamel shining as Galvan, Carl Marsh speaks to director Allan Ungar about how it all came together.

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How many firebirds were used in Smokey and the Bandit?

Pontiac gave Needham a total of four cars, three to use in the movie, and one as a promotional vehicle to drive around and advertise Smokey and the Bandit following its release. Three. Out of four Trans Ams used for the filming of Smokey And The Bandit, three were completely totaled in the process.

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Did they use a real elephant in Smokey and the Bandit 2?

an amazing experience at the Topeka Zoo, Topeka, Kansas. Bandit II, was portrayed by an elephant named Cora. Zoo.

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What did Sally Field say about Burt Reynolds?

After his death, Field told the cast of The View that Reynolds would "always be in my heart and my history," but that she largely hadn't spoken to him in the last 30 years of his life. "He was not someone I could be around. He was just not good for me in any way," Field told Variety in March.

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Who was the silver tongued devil in Smokey and the Bandit?

Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - Michael McManus as Trucker 'Silver Tongued Devil' - IMDb.

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How old is Bandit the dog?

Because Bandit was 10 years old in Fairytale, he would have been born some time between 1977 and 1979. Assuming Season 3 takes place in 2022, this would place him somewhere between 43 and 45 years old in Season 3.

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Who is the leader of Bandit?

Kachalla Turji. Kachalla Turji, also known as Gudda Turji, is the leader of a bandit group that operates along Sokoto Road, raiding towns, villages and settlements in the area.

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Does Bandit have a good ending?

In a time of crisis, Gilbert decides to become a conman. But, as soon as he is caught, he is sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment. Gilbert is not a man with great patience, so he breaks out of prison and starts living a decent life.

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How did the bandit get caught?

The Flying Bandit was caught because of a mistake made by his partner. After a jewelry heist, his partner left behind the disguises and a sawed-off shotgun. The latter was traced back to the Fat Man (played by Mel Gibson in the film), a well-known fence in Ottawa.

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Did the flying bandit ever get caught?

When he was arrested in 1987, Galvan said he had planned to confess to his wife and move with her to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Galvan pled guilty to 59 armed robberies in Canada, plus 17 related charges. In 1988, Galvan was sentenced to 20 years.

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How long was the flying bandit in jail?

Galvan was the subject of a book and featured on an episode of Masterminds, a TV show on exceptional crooks, which rechristened him "the Phantom Bandit." He pleaded guilty and was sentenced in Canada to 20 years in prison but was later transferred to a prison in the United States. He was paroled there in 1998.

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Were Jerry Reed and Burt Reynolds friends?

In the mid-1970s, Reed's recording career began to take a back seat to his acting aspirations. In 1974, he co-starred with his close friend Burt Reynolds in the film W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings.

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Did Burt Reynolds do all the stunts in Smokey and the Bandit?

Burt Reynolds was a big force for actors performing their own stunts, which adds an element of excitement to his films – for example, knowing he's the one behind the wheel of the car in Smokey and the Bandit makes the film somewhat more watchable.

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Why wasn t Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit?

Original "Smokey and the Bandit" director Hal Needham and its big star Burt Reynolds were not interested in making this movie as they were developing another project, Stroker Ace (1983). Reynolds ended up making a very brief cameo appearance though, in the final scene.

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Why Aidan was Carrie's worst boyfriend?

Now, there's no denying Carrie was pretty awful to Aidan – she cheated on him, she was closed off with her emotions, she never could fully commit to him. But just because she was immature in their relationship, doesn't make Aidan the “perfect” man for her, or for anyone.

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Why Aidan was Carrie's best boyfriend?

Aidan Was Supportive

Of all Carrie's partners, Aidan felt like the most supportive. I've already mentioned how he was a calm sea to Carrie's chaos, but more than that - he wasn't just unruffled by life, he was supportive of Carrie.

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Why do Charlotte and Trey get divorced?

She gives up her career shortly after marrying her first husband, Trey MacDougal, but divorces him due to irreconcilable differences regarding having children, his dependent relationship with his mother and their incompatible sex life.

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