Smoke (1995)
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Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.
Cast
Harvey Keitelas Augustus 'Auggie' Wren
William Hurtas Paul Benjamin
Stockard Channingas Ruby McNutt
Harold Perrineauas Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
Forest Whitakeras Cyrus Cole
Giancarlo Espositoas 1st OTB Man / Tommy
José Zúñigaas 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
Stephen Gevedonas OTB Man #3 / Dennis
Jared Harrisas Jimmy Rose
Ashley Juddas Felicity
Victor Argoas Vinnie
Michelle Hurstas Aunt Em
Erica Gimpelas Doreen Cole
Deirdre O'Connellas Sue the Waitress
Facts
| Release date | June 9, 1995 |
| Runtime | 112 min (1h 52m) — about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $7,000,000 |
| Box office | $8,349,430 (1.2× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0114478 |
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Questions
How long is Smoke?
Smoke runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Smoke worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 551 votes, which places it #35 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 68%) and #582 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Smoke?
Smoke was directed by Wayne Wang. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Last Holiday (2006), Maid in Manhattan (2002).
Who stars in Smoke?
Harvey Keitel as Augustus 'Auggie' Wren; William Hurt as Paul Benjamin; Stockard Channing as Ruby McNutt; Harold Perrineau as Thomas 'Rashid' Cole; Forest Whitaker as Cyrus Cole; Giancarlo Esposito as 1st OTB Man / Tommy.
What is Smoke rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Smoke?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18449.