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Smithereens (1982)

R 89 min  -  Drama | Music  -   19 August 1983 (West Germany)
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A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.

Director:

Susan Seidelman

Writers:

Susan Seidelman (story), Ron Nyswaner (story), and 2 more credits »
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Smithereens -- A restless and abrasive young woman eschews the affections of a sensitive young portrait artist, preferring to chase punk singers in a misguided desire for fame and fortune in New York's Greenwich Village. Smithereens -- Wren is a self-promoting Jersey girl desperate to break into the downtown Manhattan music scene. But with no money and no talent, she bounces between a nice guy artist and an arrogant musician until things fall into place.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Susan Berman Susan Berman ...
Wren
Brad Rijn Brad Rijn ...
Paul (as Brad Rinn)
Richard Hell Richard Hell ...
Eric
Nada Despotovich Nada Despotovich ...
Cecile
Roger Jett Roger Jett ...
Billy - Eric's Roommate
Kitty Summerall Kitty Summerall ...
Eric's Wife
Joni Ruth White Joni Ruth White ...
Landlady (as Robynne White)
D.J. O'Neill D.J. O'Neill ...
Ed
Joel Rooks Joel Rooks ...
Xerox Boss
Pamela Speed Pamela Speed ...
Terry
Tom Cherwin Tom Cherwin ...
Mike
Edie Schecter Edie Schecter ...
Christine
Katherine Riley Katherine Riley ...
1st Hooker
Amos Poe ...
Hustler in Bar
Ada McSpade Ada McSpade ...
Rasta (as Ade McSpade)
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Storyline

An restless and abrasive young woman eschews the affections of a sensitive young portrait artist, preferring to chase punk singers in a misguided desire for fame and fortune in New York's Greenwich Village. Written by Rick Ferncase <ferncase@chapman.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

New York | Wild Life | Loneliness | Vagabond | Deception  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Estilhaços See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Domestic Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Chris Noth's film debut. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Wren's glasses on her head change when Paul asks her for a date. See more »

Connections

References It Isn't Done (1937) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Kid with the Replaceable Head"
Performed by Richard Hell and the Voidoids See more »