Up in Smoke (1978)

Two stoners unknowingly smuggle a van - made entirely of marijuana - from Mexico to L.A., with incompetent Sgt. Stedenko on their trail.

Directors:

Lou Adler, Tommy Chong (uncredited)

Writers:

Tommy Chong (as Thomas Chong), Cheech Marin

Stars:

Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cheech Marin	...	Pedro
Tommy Chong	...	Man
Strother Martin	...	Mr. Stoner
Edie Adams	...	Tempest Stoner
Harold Fong	...	Chauffeur
Richard Novo	...	Richard
Jane Moder	...	Jail Bait
Pam Bille	...	Jail Bait
Arthur Roberts	...	Arresting Officer
Marian Beeler	...	Judge Gladys Dykes
Donald Hotton	...	Bailiff
John Ian Jacobs	...	Prosecuting Attorney (as Jon Ian Jacobs)
Christipher Joy	...	Curtis
Ray Vitte	...	The Band: Bass - James
Michael Caldwell	...	The Band: Guitar - Duane

Storyline

Cheech and Chong meet up by chance on the highway somewhere in California. They go in search of some dope and are accidentally deported to Mexico where in their desperation to get home they agree to drive a van back to the States so they can get back in time for a gig they are due to play. Unaware of the properties from which the van is constructed they make their way back having aquired a couple of female hitch-hikers whilst all the time avoiding the cops whom they are not even aware are following them.

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Plot Keywords:

marijuana | cheech and chong | stoner comedy | vietnam war veteran | low budget film | 

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Taglines:

It will make you feel VERY funny!

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

The dog that took the burrito out of Man's hand was not a trained dog, but a local stray. He simply walked into frame, took the burrito, and walked away. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong ad-libbed around this, and it was left in the movie.

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Goofs

When Cheech and Chong are crossing the street in Mexico, someone in a passing bus flashes a peace sign at the camera.

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Quotes

Man Stoner: [Discovered, roach on an ashtray] El roacho.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are in the style of spray-painted graffiti, super-imposed over Pedro's low-rider.

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Connections

Referenced in 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001)

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Soundtracks

Low Rider
(uncredited)
Written by Jerry Goldstein, Harold R. Brown, Papa Dee Allen, B.B. Dickerson, Howard E. Scott, Lonnie Jordan, Lee Oskar, Charles Miller
Performed by War

User Reviews

Abbott & Costello do Acid...

Go with it, take it all in, smile, exhale - then repeat. There are no perspectives, there's only fun and laughter, no winners or losers, no right or wrongs - just ups and downs, highs and lows. When its all over forget it, if you hadn't already: it never really happened - move on!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

15 September 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cheech and Chong's Greatest Hits

Filming Locations:

Henry's Tacos, 11401 Moorpark St., Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$44,364,244

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$44,364,244

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Dolby SR (5.1)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1