Steve Wariner This time "Gator" is sprung from jail to inform on his old friend Bama McCall, the boss of Dunston County (played by a super sleazy Jerry Reed). The Jerry Reed Celebration Gator tells her he loves her but, realizing they have no future together, he reluctantly heads home. Then Bama sets Gator up with one of the girls at his brothel, a drugged cheerleader Gator remembers from the rally; she says that all the girls there are minors, which Bama prefers. As promised, Gator wakes up in his car at daybreak, but now he wants to get Bama. When Bama visits the Southside Shuffle to collect his ‘protection’ money, he walks over to talk to the bouncer who is cooling his face with a mug of beer. McKlusky willigt ein und unterwandert die Organisation McCalls. "[10] Charles Champlin of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "'Gator' looks exactly what it is, a commercial concoction assembled for an undemanding mass market. The United Artists release never takes itself seriously, veering as it does through many incompatible dramatic and violent moods for nearly two hours. Gator also locks eyes with TV reporter Aggie Maybank, who is after a story. Reynolds honored his favorite professor from college, Watson B. Duncan III, with a cameo role in the film – casting him as the Governor's press secretary. Premiere: 20 augustus 1976 Disgusted, Gator wants out, and Bama gives him a spiked drink and says he will wake up in his car parked at the county line pointed toward home. Seeing the fire, Gator and Aggie hide at a nearby motel. Bones It isn’t lost or damaged during the chase. Reynolds says they sent him the script for the film and he refused to do it saying "it's a terrible script. And I also realize and know some actors need to be coerced, some have to be kissed, some have to be driven, some have to be spoiled, some have to be yelled at, and you can't treat them all the same. He first calls Irving's boss to come and get them, then Bama to tell him that he has some of the tax records and wants $2,000 and a plane ticket home in exchange for his location; Bama apparently agrees. (361) IMDb 5.9 1h 56min 1976 PG The Feds want Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds) to go undercover to expose local crime boss and former boyhood pal, Bama McCall. When they arrive, Bama sends Bones into the room to kill Gator and Aggie, but he is killed by an exploding booby trap set by Gator, who then emerges and chases Bama to the nearby beach. When Gator is delivering shine to a bar, his shirt is almost entirely soaked with sweat as he is about to enter the building and as he emerges from it. Eder, Richard (August 26, 1976). 'Good Ole Boy' Stars in Dixie Film-Making Boom Hulu New Releases: May 2020, 17 April 2020 "[10] Charles Champlin of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "'Gator' looks exactly what it is, a commercial concoction assembled for an undemanding mass market. [3], Die Zeitschrift Prisma schrieb, der Film beinhalte „bravouröse Action-Szenen im pittoresken Sumpfwaldmilieu Georgias“ und zeige „beachtliches Vergnügen an Selbstironie“ von Reynolds. : "[12] Richard Combs of The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote, "Elaborately gauche in all its parts as it is, however, Gator acquires a certain shaggy-dog charm overall, perhaps because of the exemplary lack of seriousness with which everyone takes it."[13]. Two stars talk about films--and life: 'Public is most important' At the bottom line . It begins with a crazy boat chase through the swamps of south Georgia which is worth the price of admission alone. He says Bogdanovich told him "only cut on a move", Aldrich said to "listen to everyone then make up your own mind" and Brooks said to fire someone on the first day. I realize how terribly personal acting is, how difficult it is. [4], Der Film wurde in Savannah und in einigen anderen Orten in Georgia gedreht. Den of Geek Bama McCall : [Bama is introducing Gator to his seven-foot-tall bodyguard] Ask him why they call him "Bones." New York Times15 Jan 1978: D11. PG Lauren Hutton is sweet and there seemed to be some chemistry between her and Burt. When Gator discovers Bama is involved in extortion, prostitution, and murder, the suspense builds to an explosive climax! The United Artists release never takes itself seriously, veering as it does through many incompatible dramatic and violent moods for nearly two hours. Die Szenen würden wie ein Abwasch der Klischees der Action- und Liebesfilme wirken. Close-up interior shots show that Gator’s brown Ford has a Hurst floor-shifter and manual transmission. She tells of Emmeline, a "cat lady" fired from the Dunston County courthouse after 22 years. During the first moonshine run chase, and after dealing with the passing train, Gator’s car alternatively does and does not have the back glass installed. [Bama is introducing Gator to his seven-foot-tall bodyguard]  Gator is disinterested at first, but reconsiders when Irving threatens to put his father in jail and his daughter in foster care. The evil laugh and twinkle in his eye only adds to his portrayal. Classic. But while inside, there are just a few damp spots scattered around the shirt. As promised, Gator wakes up in his car at daybreak, but now he wants to get Bama. Then, they asked me if I wanted to direct?