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Smoke Signals (1998) 6.9
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Metascore: 76/100
Reviews: 132 user | 56 critic | 17 from Metacritic.com Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by... See full summary » Director:Chris Eyre |
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Suzy Song
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Young Victor Joseph
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Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
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Lester Fallsapart
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Junior Polatkin
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Cathy the Gymnast
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Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family (and his tough son Victor), and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains, but only if Thomas will also go with him. Thomas and Victor hit the road. Written by Anonymous
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 June 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$43,574 (USA) (26 June 1998)Gross:
$6,719,300 (USA) (16 October 1998)Company Credits
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Victor Joseph: Thomas you don't even know my father. Did you know that my father was the one that set your parent's house on fire? Did you know that my father beat my mother? Did you know that my father beat me too?
Thomas Builds-the-Fire: All I know is that when your father left your mother lost you too.
Victor Joseph: Thomas I wish that fire had killed you.
Thomas Builds-the-Fire: Victor LOOK OUT!
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Written and Performed by Dar Williams
Copyright Burning Field Music
Administered by Bug Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Dar Williams appears courtesy of Razor & Tie Entertainment, LLC
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The song "All My Relations" performed by Ulali at the end of the film uses the traditional Irish tune "Garryowen". The tune was a favorite of Acting-General George Armstrong Custer during the Civil War, and became the official air of the US 7th Cavalry Regiment in 1867. According to legend, it was the last tune played before the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where Custer and his entire regiment were killed. See more »Goofs
When 12-year-old Victor beats Thomas up right after his dad leaves, he is wearing a white and red shirt under his button-up shirt. After he begins running, the undershirt changes to a completely red muscle-tee. See more »Quotes
Thomas Builds-the-Fire: Your father saved my lifeVictor Joseph: Thomas you don't even know my father. Did you know that my father was the one that set your parent's house on fire? Did you know that my father beat my mother? Did you know that my father beat me too?
Thomas Builds-the-Fire: All I know is that when your father left your mother lost you too.
Victor Joseph: Thomas I wish that fire had killed you.
Thomas Builds-the-Fire: Victor LOOK OUT!
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Crazy Credits
Support HONOR/EARTH campaign. Support American Indian College Fund. Contributions from the profits of this film will be made to each of these organizations. See more »Soundtracks
"Road Buddy"Written and Performed by Dar Williams
Copyright Burning Field Music
Administered by Bug Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Dar Williams appears courtesy of Razor & Tie Entertainment, LLC
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My young grandniece and nephew were visiting with me during the Christmas holidays several years ago and we rented this movie from the local library. Without a doubt, it was excellent. I wanted them to see a movie with various role models, and as I had never seen this movie, I thought it would be a treat for all of us. I especially liked Thomas and his stories. Stories are an important part of growing up in all cultures. We can learn about customs of various groups through them, as well as learn a lot about ourselves, as human beings. I felt that the problems that the young man was encountering with his father are relevant to all people, young and old, and if they are not resolved, unfortunately, those problems hinder personal growth. This film was not only entertaining, but thought-provoking as well. Well done!