Name: Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Director: Dick Lowry
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1983-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Jackie Gleason, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry

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Runtime1h 25m

Released1983

Budget$9M

Box office$7M

DirectorDick Lowry

About This Movie

So, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 takes a different turn than its predecessors. Directed by Dick Lowry, it feels a bit more like a road trip with a hint of nostalgia. The pacing has its ups and downs, but there's something charming about Cletus, or The Bandit, being roped back into the action. The humor is there, though not as sharp as in the first two films. And then you've got the classic clashes with Sheriff Buford T. Justice, which add that familiar tension. The practical effects, like the stunts with Trigger, still bring a bit of that old-school vibe. It's a unique blend of action and comedy, definitely sitting in its own space within the franchise.

Pacing varies throughout the film · Nostalgic road trip atmosphere · Practical effects still hold charm