description Smoke Overview
Smoke is a 1995 drama film by Wayne Wang exploring the interwoven narratives of several New Yorkers during the 1990s. The movie’s strength lies in its character-driven story and realistic dialogue. Featuring Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, and Stockard Channing, it offers a nuanced look at urban life and human connection. It is primarily for viewers interested in slow-paced, thoughtful dramas with strong performances and an independent film aesthetic.
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info Smoke Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1995 |
help Smoke FAQ
Why does Auggie photograph the same corner every morning?
Auggie takes one photograph at 8:00 each morning from outside his Brooklyn cigar shop. His albums look repetitive at first, but Paul eventually understands that changing people, weather, and small events make every image different.
What is the Christmas story Auggie tells Paul?
Auggie recounts following a shoplifter named Robert Goodwin and later visiting the young man's blind grandmother. He says he took a camera from the apartment, although the film deliberately leaves Paul unsure whether the entire story is true.
Who wrote Smoke?
Novelist Paul Auster wrote the screenplay, expanding a Christmas story first published in The New York Times. Wayne Wang directed the 1995 film, and the pair continued the characters' world in Blue in the Face.
Who are the main characters in Smoke?
Harvey Keitel plays cigar-shop owner Auggie Wren, and William Hurt plays grieving writer Paul Benjamin. Harold Perrineau plays Rashid Cole, whose search for his father Cyrus links several of the film's stories.
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