Hurricane Smith (1992): Cast & Plot
Hurricane Smith is a 1992 action drama directed by Colin Budds, starring Carl Weathers as Billy 'Hurricane' Smith, David Argue and John Ewart. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Colin Budds
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hurricane Smith About?
The premise of Hurricane Smith without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hard‑working Texas oil‑field hand travels to the Australian outback in search of his missing sister, only to become entangled with a ruthless drug‑smuggling syndicate. As the stakes rise, his determination turns the quest into a relentless, high‑octane showdown.
Hurricane Smith Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female topless nudity
- brothel
- sex worker
- prostitute
- drug use
- love scene
- nudity
- female nudity
- interracial relationship
- barefoot woman
- woman shot in the back
- dead woman
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- blaxploitation
- ozploitation
- exploitation film
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- african american in australia
- american in australia
- oceania
- australia
- american abroad
- missing sister
- oil worker
- marshall texas
- telephone call
- loss of mother
- african american
- african american protagonist
- surfers paradise queensland
- gold coast queensland
- shark fishing
- running over someone
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- silenced pistol
- brisbane australia
- airport
- looking for missing sister
- searching for missing sister
- brother searches for missing sister
- taxi ride
- radio news
- gang war
- threatened with a gun
- cigarette smoking
- criminal underworld
- climbing up a wall
Hurricane Smith Cast & Characters
Carl Weathers leads the cast as Billy 'Hurricane' Smith, with David Argue as Shanks and John Ewart as David Griffiths. Directed by Colin Budds; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Colin Budds
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Carl Weathers as Billy 'Hurricane' Smith - David Argue as Shanks
- John Ewart as David Griffiths
- Cassandra Delaney as Julie
Also Starring in Hurricane Smith
· 7 more- Jürgen Prochnow Charlie Dowd
- Tony Bonner Howard Fenton
- Johnny Raaen Arkie Davis
- Glenn Ruehland Bernie
- Suzie MacKenzie Rochelle
- Ian Williams Chopper Pilot
- Ric Anderson Frank Gillespie
More from Colin Budds
More films directed by Colin Budds: A Vintage Christmas, Romance at the Vineyard, H2O: Just Add Water: Metamorphosis and Maiden Voyage.
Hurricane Smith Plot Summary
What happens in Hurricane Smith from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carl Weathers portrays Billy ‘Hurricane’ Smith, a construction worker in Marshall, Texas, who is mourning his mother’s death and travels to Australia to locate his missing sister. His search pulls him into a shadowy criminal underworld where he encounters David Argue as Shanks, a pimp, and Cassandra Delaney as Julie, a worker who both knew Billy’s sister. The two become entwined in the case, hinting at a deeper history that Billy must uncover to understand what happened to his family.
Full summary
The whole story of Hurricane Smith, scene by scene
Hurricane Smith Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know Hurricane Smith?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays Billy 'Hurricane' Smith?
Cars in Hurricane Smith
41 cars on screen, including the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE W116 and the 1961 Pontiac Bonneville.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE W116 Important role -
1961 Pontiac Bonneville Important role -
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1976 Ford Fairlane Minor role
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Hurricane Smith FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hurricane Smith, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hurricane Smith?
Hurricane Smith runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Hurricane Smith released?
Hurricane Smith was released on January 31, 1992.
Who directed Hurricane Smith?
Hurricane Smith was directed by Colin Budds.
More films by Colin Budds Who is in the cast of Hurricane Smith?
Hurricane Smith stars Carl Weathers as Billy 'Hurricane' Smith, David Argue as Shanks and John Ewart as David Griffiths, among 11 credited actors.
Does Hurricane Smith have a post-credit scene?
No. Hurricane Smith has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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