Movie

Smokey Bites the Dust

“JIMMY MCNICHOL - he's wild, he's nervy, he's a one man demolition derby!”

★ 2.8(8)19811h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Charles B. Griffith
Release date: 1981-10-01
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New World Pictures

About Smokey Bites the Dust

Smokey Bites the Dust is a 1981 movie in the Action, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Charles B. Griffith, starring Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian and Walter Barnes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 2.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Smokey Bites the Dust in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Follows the rivalry between a small-town Southern sheriff and a small-town delinquent who steals cars and then destroys them with the sheriff’s daughter by his side.

Cast

Jimmy McNichol

Roscoe Wilton

Janet Julian

Peggy Sue Turner

Walter Barnes

Sheriff Turner

Patrick Campbell

Lester

Kari Lizer

Cindy

John Blyth Barrymore

Harold

Kedric Wolfe

Deputy Bentley

William Forsythe

Kenny

Charles Howerton

Sheriff Lamar

Mel Welles

Abu Habib Bibubu

Michael Greene

Tall Arab

Don Corey

Short Arab

Themes & keywords

small townsheriff

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Smokey Bites the Dust in Australia?+

Smokey Bites the Dust is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Smokey Bites the Dust on Netflix?+

Smokey Bites the Dust is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Smokey Bites the Dust?+

Smokey Bites the Dust has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Smokey Bites the Dust?+

Smokey Bites the Dust stars Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian, Walter Barnes, Patrick Campbell and Kari Lizer.

When did Smokey Bites the Dust come out?+

Smokey Bites the Dust is a 1981 movie directed by Charles B. Griffith.

What genre is Smokey Bites the Dust?+

Smokey Bites the Dust is Action, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Smokey Bites the Dust?+

Smokey Bites the Dust was directed by Charles B. Griffith.