The Great Smokey Roadblock
The Great Smokey Roadblock

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The Great Smokey Roadblock

1978
Movie
104 min
English

An old trucker steals his truck for one last cross-country run, with a madam and her crew on board.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Jerry JamesonGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A truck driver attempts to deliver a load of illegal liquor across state lines, facing various obstacles and colorful characters along the way. He becomes involved with a group of women who are also on a cross-country journey, leading to a series of misadventures and confrontations. The film blends elements of action and comedy as the driver navigates his dangerous cargo and the eccentric personalities he encounters.

Critical Reception

The Great Smokey Roadblock received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated its attempt at a lighthearted, action-comedy road movie, many found the plot to be thin, the humor forced, and the action sequences uninspired. Audiences at the time generally found it to be a forgettable B-movie, though it has since gained a small cult following among fans of 1970s exploitation or action films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film's premise to be derivative and unoriginal.

  • The humor was often cited as being weak and falling flat.

  • The action sequences were generally considered lackluster and poorly executed.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'The Great Smokey Roadblock' is not readily available. However, given its general critical reception, it's likely that audience opinions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the simple action-comedy elements and others finding it to be a low-quality production.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Trucker' before being changed to 'The Great Smokey Roadblock' for its theatrical release.

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Wuchak

_**Comedic road flick about a Trucker’s final run with Henry Fonda**_ A dying trucker (Henry Fonda) throws caution to the wind by stealing back his repossessed semi and venturing his last haul across the country with a Bible-spouting sid...