Smokey Bites the Dust
“JIMMY MCNICHOL - he's wild, he's nervy, he's a one man demolition derby!”
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.
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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
Dick Miller
Owner of Vehicle
Linda Gary
Woman Sheriff
Adriana Shaw
Woman Deputy
Rance Howard
Football Coach
Beach Dickerson
Band Director
Robert Beecher
Principal Stark
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Apple
- Original Score
- Bent Myggen
- Original Title
- Smokey Bites the Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Brent Walker Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Griffith
Max Apple, Brian Williams
Bent Myggen
Gary Graver
Larry Bock
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Griffith
Director
Max Apple
Screenplay
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Harry Wowchuk
Stunt Coordinator
Gene Hartline
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Corman
Producer
Bent Myggen
Original Music Composer
Larry Bock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smokey Bites the Dust
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What is Smokey Bites the Dust about?
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.
Who directed Smokey Bites the Dust?
Smokey Bites the Dust was directed by Charles B. Griffith.
Who stars in Smokey Bites the Dust?
The principal cast of Smokey Bites the Dust includes Jimmy McNichol, Janet Julian, Walter Barnes, Patrick Campbell, Kari Lizer.
When was Smokey Bites the Dust released and how long is it?
Smokey Bites the Dust was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Smokey Bites the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smokey Bites the Dust was composed by Bent Myggen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smokey Bites the Dust?
Smokey Bites the Dust holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).