Actress Sally Field has stated that while Burt Reynolds was "wonderful," he was also "frightening" and attempted to control her career, including discouraging her from taking her Oscar-winning role in "Norma Rae."

Sally Field reflects on how the film 'Norma Rae' marked the beginning of the end of her relationship with Burt Reynolds, recalling an incident where he threw the script at her.

Starring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field, the 1977 crime caper "Smokey And The Bandit" is praised for its enduring characters, humor, and approach to vehicular action.