Smokey Bites the Dust
1981, English. Directed by Charles B. Griffith.
JIMMY MCNICHOL - he's wild, he's nervy, he's a one man demolition derby!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Smokey Bites the Dust is streaming on fuboTV and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charles B. GriffithDirector
- Jimmy McNicholRoscoe Wilton
- Janet JulianPeggy Sue Turner
- Walter BarnesSheriff Turner
- Patrick CampbellLester
- Kari LizerCindy
- John Blyth BarrymoreHarold
- Kedric WolfeDeputy Bentley
- William ForsytheKenny
- Charles HowertonSheriff Lamar
- Mel WellesAbu Habib Bibubu
- Michael GreeneTall Arab
- Don CoreyShort Arab
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1981
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Max Apple, Brian Williams
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Smokey Bites the Dust: quick answers
Is Smokey Bites the Dust worth watching?
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How long is Smokey Bites the Dust?
Smokey Bites the Dust runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Smokey Bites the Dust have a post-credits scene?
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Smokey Bites the Dust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Smokey Bites the Dust is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Smokey Bites the Dust on?
Smokey Bites the Dust is streaming on fuboTV and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smokey Bites the Dust?
If you liked Smokey Bites the Dust, try Silver Streak, How to Rob a Bank, Excess Baggage.
Who directed Smokey Bites the Dust?
Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) was directed by Charles B. Griffith and stars Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian, Walter Barnes.