Smokey Bites the Dust(1981)
JIMMY MCNICHOL - he's wild, he's nervy, he's a one man demolition derby!
Smokey Bites the Dust 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.
Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) is a action, comedy and romance film directed by Charles B. Griffith, released on October 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian, Walter Barnes and Patrick Campbell. Viewers rate it 2.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles B. Griffith
- Writers:
- Brian Williams, Max Apple
- Producers:
- Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Graver
- Composer:
- Bent Myggen
- Production:
- New World Pictures, Brent Walker Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) Trailer
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Smokey Bites the Dust Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy McNichol
as Roscoe Wilton
Janet Julian
as Peggy Sue Turner
- Walter Barnes
Walter Barnes
as Sheriff Turner
- Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell
as Lester
Kari Lizer
as Cindy
John Blyth Barrymore
as Harold
- Kedric Wolfe
Kedric Wolfe
as Deputy Bentley
William Forsythe
as Kenny
Charles Howerton
as Sheriff Lamar
Mel Welles
as Abu Habib Bibubu
Michael Greene
as Tall Arab
- Don Corey
Don Corey
as Short Arab
Key crew
Directed by Charles B. Griffith, written by Brian Williams and Max Apple, produced by Roger Corman.
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Smokey Bites the Dust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Smokey Bites the Dust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smokey Bites the Dust online?
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Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Smokey Bites the Dust?
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The main cast of Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) includes Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian, Walter Barnes, Patrick Campbell and Kari Lizer. The film was directed by Charles B. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smokey Bites the Dust released?
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Smokey Bites the Dust was released on October 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Smokey Bites the Dust worth watching?
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Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) holds an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Smokey Bites the Dust?
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Yes. The official Smokey Bites the Dust trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.