Smoke (1995)
The most precious things are lighter than air.
1995 · R · 1h 52m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Director: Wayne Wang
Writers: Paul Auster
Music by: Rachel Portman
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Editor: Maysie Hoy, Christopher Tellefsen
Box office: $8M · Budget: $7M · Rated 7.2/10 by 540 viewers
Part of the Brooklyn Cigar Store franchise.
Cast
Harvey Keitel as Augustus 'Auggie' WrenWilliam Hurt as Paul BenjaminStockard Channing as Ruby McNuttHarold Perrineau as Thomas 'Rashid' ColeForest Whitaker as Cyrus ColeGiancarlo Esposito as 1st OTB Man / TommyJosé Zúñiga as 2nd OTB Man / JerryStephen Gevedon as OTB Man #3 / DennisJared Harris as Jimmy RoseAshley Judd as FelicityVictor Argo as VinnieMichelle Hurst as Aunt EmMore like this
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