Smoke (1995) unfolds in the heart of Brooklyn, centered around a humble cigar store that serves as a community hub. The narrative, inspired by Paul Auster's "Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story," weaves together the lives of five distinct characters. Auggie Wren, portrayed by Harvey Keitel, is the store's manager and a central figure in the neighborhood. His interactions with Paul (William Hurt), a writer grappling with creative block; Rashid (Harold Perrineau Jr.), a youth navigating personal struggles; Ruby (Stockard Channing), Auggie’s former lover; and Cyrus (Forest Whitaker), Rashid’s estranged father, create a rich tapestry of relationships over a few summer days. Auster's screenplay, known for its conversational and improvisational style, allows the characters to share their life stories in a natural, unforced manner. Director Wayne Wang adopts a relaxed and realistic approach, steering clear of the dramatic flair seen in his previous work, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. The film culminates in a poignant black-and-white montage of the original Christmas story, accompanied by a melancholic Tom Waits song.
Smoke (1995)
1995 · Movie · 112 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Wayne Wang
Cast Harvey Keitel · William Hurt · Stockard Channing · Forest Whitaker · Harold Perrineau · Ashley Judd · Giancarlo Esposito · Victor Argo · Erica Gimpel · Clarice Taylor · José Zúñiga · Malik Yoba · Mary Ward · Jared Harris · Stephen Gevedon · Howie Rose
Soundtrack Rachel Portman
Screenplay Paul Auster
Cinematography Adam Holender
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Title Smoke
Original title Smoke
Year 1995
Type Movie
Length 112 min.
Country United States
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