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Smoke (1995) 7.4
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7.4/10 from 21,070 users
Metascore: 70/100
Reviews: 67 user | 46 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com A Brooklyn smoke shop is the center of neighborhood activity, and the stories of its customers. Director:Wayne WangWriter:Paul Auster |
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Cast
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| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | ||
| José Zúñiga | ... |
OTB Man #2, Jerry
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| Stephen Gevedon | ... |
OTB Man #3, Dennis
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| Harvey Keitel | ... | ||
| Jared Harris | ... | ||
| William Hurt | ... | ||
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Daniel Auster | ... | |
| Harold Perrineau | ... |
Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
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| Deirdre O'Connell | ... |
Sue the Waitress
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| Victor Argo | ... |
Vinnie
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| Michelle Hurst | ... |
Aunt Em
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| Forest Whitaker | ... | ||
| Stockard Channing | ... |
Ruby McNutt
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Vincenzo Amelia | ... |
Irate Customer
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| Erica Gimpel | ... |
Doreen Cole
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The plot of this movie, like smoke itself, drifts and swirls ethereally. Characters and subplots are deftly woven into a tapestry of stories and pictures which only slowly emerges to our view. This film tries to convince us that reality doesn't matter so much as aesthetic satisfaction. In Auggie's New York smoke shop, day by day passes, seemingly unchanging until he teaches us to notice the little details of life. Paul Benjamin, a disheartened and broken writer, has a brush with death that is pivotal and sets up an unlikely series of events that afford him a novel glimpse into the life on the street which he saw, but did not truly perceive, every day. Finally, it's Auggie's turn to spin a tale.... Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 June 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$8,349,430 (USA)Company Credits
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OTB Man #1, Tommy: I'm gonna tell you why they aren't going anywhere.
OTB Man #3, Dennis: Why aren't they going anywhere?
OTB Man #1, Tommy: Management.
OTB Man #3, Dennis: Aw jeez.
OTB Man #1, Tommy: Those guys are walkin' around with the head up their asses.
OTB Man #3, Dennis: Right, yeah. Well ya know, they made some good trades too ya know. Carter and Manis. Without them two there never woulda been a World Series.
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Written and Performed by Annabouboula
Courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment Corp.
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The story that William Hurt's character tells about the son who found his dead father's body frozen on a mountain is the same story that Paul Auster uses in his novel, "The New York Trilogy". See more »Goofs
When Thomas Cole knocks on the door of Paul Benjamin's apartment on his first visit, Paul goes to answers the door without a cigarette. However, when he opens the door a lit cigarette appears in his mouth. See more »Quotes
[first lines]OTB Man #1, Tommy: I'm gonna tell you why they aren't going anywhere.
OTB Man #3, Dennis: Why aren't they going anywhere?
OTB Man #1, Tommy: Management.
OTB Man #3, Dennis: Aw jeez.
OTB Man #1, Tommy: Those guys are walkin' around with the head up their asses.
OTB Man #3, Dennis: Right, yeah. Well ya know, they made some good trades too ya know. Carter and Manis. Without them two there never woulda been a World Series.
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"Baby want kisses"Written and Performed by Annabouboula
Courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment Corp.
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Smoke is a good example of what independent film should be. A simple story told with simple direction with an outstanding story. As much as the story is interesting, the cast is just as good. William Hurt and Harvey Keitel are excellent. Forrest Whitaker also gives a surprising role with a surprise ending that you will not see coming. Although this movie stars Keitel and Hurt, this is Harold Perrineau Jr's movie. In his mid 20's, Perrineua co-stars with a league of talented and well established actors. Since then, Perrineua has gone on to stars in a series of movies and television series including OZ. A wonderful movie with great conversation, all independent films should have a little bit of "Smoke" in them.