Smoke(1995)
“The most precious things are lighter than air.”
Overview
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.
Director
Wayne Wang
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
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
José Zúñiga
as 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
Stephen Gevedon
as OTB Man #3 / Dennis
Jared Harris
as Jimmy Rose
Ashley Judd
as Felicity
Victor Argo
as Vinnie
Michelle Hurst
as Aunt Em
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Miramax • NDF International • Eurospace
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smoke?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Smoke (1995).
What is Smoke about?▼
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.
Who directed Smoke?▼
Smoke was directed by Wayne Wang and released in 1995. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Smoke?▼
Smoke has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Smoke?▼
The cast of Smoke includes 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 and more.
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