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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Dick Van Dyke | ... | Rev. Clayton Brooks | |
| Pippa Scott | ... | Natalie Brooks | |
| Tom Poston | ... | Mr. Stopworth | |
| Edward Everett Horton | ... | Hiram C. Grayson | |
| Bob Elliott | ... | Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy (as Bob) | |
| Ray Goulding | ... | Walter Chronic / Paul Hardly / Arthur Lordly (as Ray) | |
| Vincent Gardenia | ... | Mayor Quincey L. Wappler | |
| Barnard Hughes | ... | Dr. Proctor | |
| Graham Jarvis | ... | Amos Bush | |
| Jean Stapleton | ... | Mrs. Wappler | |
| Barbara Cason | ... | Letitia Hornsby | |
| Judith Lowry | ... | Odie Turman | |
| Sudie Bond | ... | Cissy | |
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Helen Page Camp | ... | Mrs. Watson |
| Paul Benedict | ... | Zen Buddhist | |
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Reverend Brooks leads the town in a contest to stop smoking for a month, But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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iowa | contest | publicity | breaking the fourth wall | slapstick comedy |Taglines:
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Rated PG-13 for smoking content throughout and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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19 February 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der 25 Millionen Dollar Preis See more »Company Credits
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Mr. Kandiss: Badly, very badly! Now you leave me the *bleep* alone!
David Chetley: David Chetley, Charlotte, North Carolina.
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(uncredited)
Written by John Philip Sousa
Played during band medley
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The bulk of the film was shot in Greenfield, Iowa, with many of the actual residents playing extras in many scenes. See more »Goofs
When the church service is being televised, the choir boy in the upper right is replaced in later takes. See more »Quotes
David Chetley: Mr. Kandiss - how did you react to the announcement of the Valiant Tobacco Company?Mr. Kandiss: Badly, very badly! Now you leave me the *bleep* alone!
David Chetley: David Chetley, Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Referenced in Kaun Banega Crorepati?: Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra (2007) See more »Soundtracks
The Stars and Stripes Forever(uncredited)
Written by John Philip Sousa
Played during band medley
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This comedy is 30 years old, but with today's cries about NO SMOKING it is relivant, and FUNNY! Dick Van Dyke is a riot along with Bob and Ray, and the rest of the "characters" from a small town. The town, led by van dyke , the local preacher, try to quit smoking for 30 days to win a 25 mil$ prize, offered by a tobacco co. for any town that can stop smoking. This film needs to be on DVD. FOR anyone who ever tried to quit "Cold Turkey" , this film will bring back memories, whether you succeded or not.