Up in Smoke(1978)
“It will make you feel VERY funny!”
Overview
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."
Director
Lou Adler
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$42M
Cast
Cheech Marin
as Pedro
Tommy Chong
as Man
Strother Martin
as Mr. Stoner
Edie Adams
as Tempest Stoner
Harold Fong
as Chauffeur
Richard Novo
as Richard
Jane Moder
as Jail Bait
Pam Bille
as Jail Bait
Arthur Roberts
as Arresting Officer
Marian Beeler
as Judge Gladys Dykes
Donald Hotton
as Bailiff
John Ian Jacobs
as Prosecuting Attorney
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$42M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Up in Smoke?▼
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What is Up in Smoke about?▼
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."
Who directed Up in Smoke?▼
Up in Smoke was directed by Lou Adler and released in 1978. It is a adventure, comedy film.
How long is Up in Smoke?▼
Up in Smoke has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Up in Smoke?▼
The cast of Up in Smoke includes Cheech Marin as Pedro, Tommy Chong as Man, Strother Martin as Mr. Stoner, Edie Adams as Tempest Stoner, Harold Fong as Chauffeur and more.
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