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Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)

R  95 min  -  Comedy | Music | Drama   -  12 March 2004 (Italy)
6.9
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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 24,495 users   Metascore: 65/100 
Reviews: 158 user | 147 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com

A series of vignettes that all have coffee and cigarettes in common.

Director:

Jim Jarmusch

Writer:

Jim Jarmusch
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Roberto Benigni ...
Roberto (segment "Strange to Meet You")
Steven Wright ...
Steven (segment "Strange to Meet You")
Joie Lee ...
Cinqué Lee Cinqué Lee ...
Evil Twin / Kitchen Guy (segment "Twins / Jack Shows Meg His Tesla Coil")
Steve Buscemi ...
Waiter (segment "Twins")
Iggy Pop ...
Tom Waits ...
Tom (segment "Somewhere in California")
Joseph Rigano Joseph Rigano ...
Joe (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya") (as Joe Rigano)
Vinny Vella Vinny Vella ...
Vinny (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")
Vinny Vella Jr. Vinny Vella Jr. ...
Vinny Jr. (segment "Those Things'll Kill Ya")
Renee French Renee French ...
Renée (segment "Renée") (as Renée French)
E.J. Rodriguez E.J. Rodriguez ...
Waiter (segment "Renée")
Alex Descas Alex Descas ...
Alex (segment "No Problem")
Isaach De Bankolé ...
Isaach (segment "No Problem")
Cate Blanchett ...
Cate / Shelly (segment "Cousins")
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Storyline

A comic series of short vignettes built on one another to create a cumulative effect, as the characters discuss things as diverse as caffeine popsicles, Paris in the '20s, and the use of nicotine as an insecticide--all the while sitting around sipping coffee and smoking cigarettes. As director Jim Jarmusch delves into the normal pace of our world from an extraordinary angle, he shows just how absorbing the obsessions, joys and addictions of life can be, if truly observed. Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Plot Keywords:

Vignette | Coffee | Diner | Cult Director | Art  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Music | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA | Japan | Italy

Language:

English | French (only a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

€72,167 (Italy) (14 March 2004) (25 Screens)

Gross:

$1,971,135 (USA) (18 July 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jim Jarmusch shot the scene in which Cate Blanchett plays a double role on two different days, to give Blanchett time to transform her appearance and character. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Cathy is giving the paper bag to Shelby, the bag is tied at the top, but when Shelby is taking it, it is wide open. See more »

Quotes

GZA: Bill Groundhog-Day, Ghostbustin'-ass Murray!
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Crazy Credits

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Connections

References Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Nappy Dugout"
Written by George Clinton (as George Clinton Jr.) / Cordell Mosson / Garry Shider
Performed by Funkadelic
Published by Bridgeport Music, Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Westbound Records Inc.
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