The Great Smokey Roadblock (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1978, The Great Smokey Roadblock is an action and comedy film directed by John Leone, running about 104 minutes. “You're in for the ride of a lifetime!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An old trucker steals his truck for one last cross-country run, with a madam and her crew on board.
Who’s in it. The Great Smokey Roadblock stars Henry Fonda as Elegant John, Eileen Brennan as Penelope, Austin Pendleton as Guido and Robert Englund as Beebo Crozier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Great Smokey Roadblock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Smokey Roadblock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Smokey Roadblock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Smokey Roadblock (1978)?
- In US, The Great Smokey Roadblock is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Smokey Roadblock worth watching?
- The Great Smokey Roadblock holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Smokey Roadblock?
- The Great Smokey Roadblock stars Henry Fonda, Eileen Brennan, Austin Pendleton, Robert Englund and Susan Sarandon.
- When was The Great Smokey Roadblock released?
- The Great Smokey Roadblock was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.