Blue in the Face(1995)
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Overview
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
Director
Wayne Wang
Studio
InterAL
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Harvey Keitel
as Auggie Wren
Mel Gorham
as Violet
Victor Argo
as Vinnie
Roseanne Barr
as Dot
Giancarlo Esposito
as Tommy Finelli
Jared Harris
as Jimmy Rose
José Zúñiga
as Jerry
Jim Jarmusch
as Bob
Lou Reed
as Man with Strange Glasses
Keith David
as Jackie Robinson
Michael J. Fox
as Pete Maloney
Lily Tomlin
as Waffle eater
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
InterAL • Miramax
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Where can I watch Blue in the Face?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blue in the Face (1995).
What is Blue in the Face about?▼
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
Who directed Blue in the Face?▼
Blue in the Face was directed by Wayne Wang and released in 1995. It is a comedy film.
How long is Blue in the Face?▼
Blue in the Face has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in Blue in the Face?▼
The cast of Blue in the Face includes Harvey Keitel as Auggie Wren, Mel Gorham as Violet, Victor Argo as Vinnie, Roseanne Barr as Dot, Giancarlo Esposito as Tommy Finelli and more.
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