Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
“Smokey's back! And the Bandit is at it again!”
Synopsis
The Enos duo convince Cletus, aka The Bandit, to come out of hiding and help them promote their new restaurant. With a little coaxing, he agrees, producing an almost-creaky Trigger as his mode of transport. But his nemesis, Sheriff Buford T. Justice, is on the hunt, forcing Cletus and Trigger to hit the road. Can they steer clear of the vengeful sheriff?
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Larry Karaszewski on SMOKEY IS THE BANDIT (SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT PART 3)
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-11-20
Top Cast
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Jackie Gleason
Buford T. Justice
Jerry Reed
Cletus / The Bandit
Paul Williams
Little Enos
Pat McCormick
Big Enos
Mike Henry
Junior
Colleen Camp
Dusty Trails
Faith Minton
Tina
Burt Reynolds
The Real Bandit
Sharon Anderson
Police Woman
Silvia Arana
Latin Woman
Alan Berger
Hippie
Ray Bouchard
Purvis R. Beethoven
Connie Brighton
Girl #1
Earl Houston Bullock
Flagman
Ava Cadell
Blond
Cathy Cahill
Mother Trucker
David S. Cass Sr.
Local Tough Guy
Leon Cheatom
Guide
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.78x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Needham, Robert L. Levy, Stuart Birnbaum, David Dashev
- Original Score
- Larry Cansler
- Original Title
- Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Hal Needham, Robert L. Levy, Stuart Birnbaum, David Dashev
Larry Cansler
James Pergola, John Winner
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt, David E. Blewitt, Christopher Greenbury
Mort Engelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cansler
Original Music Composer
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
James Pergola
Director of Photography
Stuart Birnbaum
Writer
David Dashev
Writer
Mort Engelberg
Producer
Dick Lowry
Director
David S. Cass Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Andre Lavery
Costume Design
Linda Benedict
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 about?
The Enos duo convince Cletus, aka The Bandit, to come out of hiding and help them promote their new restaurant. With a little coaxing, he agrees, producing an almost-creaky Trigger as his mode of transport. But his nemesis, Sheriff Buford T. Justice, is on the hunt, forcing Cletus and Trigger to hit the road. Can they steer clear of the vengeful sheriff?
Who directed Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
The principal cast of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 includes Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, Mike Henry.
When was Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 released and how long is it?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (0.78 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 was composed by Larry Cansler.
Is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 based on a book or true story?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hal Needham", Characters: "Robert L. Levy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).