ACTION . 1983 . 1h 25m . 4.4/10

Smokey and the Bandit Part 3_

"Smokey's Back! And The Bandit is at it again!"

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?

Starring Jackie Gleason, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick
Box Office $7.0M
4.4/10
Rating
$7.0M
Box Office
1h 25m
Runtime
1983
Year
UNDERPERFORMED
-22% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 poster
Smokey's Back! And The Bandit is at it again!

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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Box office
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 earned $7.0M against a $9.0M budget.
Cast
Jackie Gleason stars as Buford T. Justice in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3.
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Year context
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 is a Action, Comedy, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 25m.

CAST (20)

Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason
Buford T. Justice
Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Little Enos
Pat McCormick
Pat McCormick
Big Enos
Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed
Cletus / The Bandit
Mike Henry
Mike Henry
Junior
Colleen Camp
Colleen Camp
Dusty Trails
Faith Minton
Faith Minton
Tina
Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
The Real Bandit
SA
Sharon Anderson
Police Woman
SA
Silvia Arana
Latin Woman
AB
Alan Berger
Hippie
RB
Ray Bouchard
Purvis R. Beethoven
CB
Connie Brighton
Girl #1
EH
Earl Houston Bullock
Flagman
Ava Cadell
Ava Cadell
Blond
CC
Cathy Cahill
Mother Trucker
David S. Cass Sr.
David S. Cass Sr.
Local Tough Guy
LC
Leon Cheatom
Guide
Candace Collins
Candace Collins
French Maid
PC
Peter Conrad
Midget

BOX OFFICE

$9.0M
Budget
$7.0M
Revenue
-22%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Country
Rating
4.4/10 (172 votes)
Budget
$9,000,000
Box Office
$7,000,000
Profit
$-2,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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?
How long is Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
The cast of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 includes Jackie Gleason, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry.
How much did Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 make at the box office?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 earned $7,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $9,000,000.
What is the rating of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3?
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 172 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Comedy Crime
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