Germany / Sep 15, 1995 / 12
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Jarmusch | Bob |
| Lou Reed | Man with Strange Glasses |
| Keith David | Jackie Robinson |
| Michael J. Fox | Pete Maloney |
| Lily Tomlin | Waffle eater |
| Madonna | Singing Telegram |
| Mira Sorvino | Young lady |
| Malik Yoba | Watch Man |
| John Lurie | Saxophone player |
| Stephen Gevedon | Dennis |
| Sharif Rashed | Purse snatcher |
| Peggy Gormley | Sue the waitress |
| RuPaul | Dancer |
| Esteban Fernández | Dancer |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Blue in the Face |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | InterAL, Miramax |
| Official site | miramax.com |
| Release date | 15 settembre 1995 |
| Executive producer | Harvey Keitel, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein |
| Production | Peter Newman, Diana Phillips, Hisami Kuroiwa, Francey Grace, Greg Johnson |
| Writer | Wayne Wang, Paul Auster |
| Casting | Heidi Levitt |
| Editing | Christopher Tellefsen, Maysie Hoy |
| Cinematography | Adam Holender, K.C. Bailey, Barry Wetcher |
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| Assistant directors | Paul Auster, Wayne Wang, Karen Kelsall |
| Camera operators | Adam Holender, K.C. Bailey, Barry Wetcher |
| Additional photography | Adam Holender, K.C. Bailey, Barry Wetcher |
| Production design | Kalina Ivanov |
| Art direction | Kalina Ivanov |
| Set decoration | Kalina Ivanov |
| Music | John Lurie, Billy Martin, Calvin Weston, Robert Hein |
| Sound | John Lurie, Billy Martin, Calvin Weston, Robert Hein |
| Costume design | Claudia Brown |
| Makeup | Claudia Brown |
| Hairstyling | Claudia Brown |
| Collection | Brooklyn Cigar Store Collection |
| Budget | 2.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 1.300.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Sep 15, 1995 / R
Spain / Dec 22, 1995
France / Jan 03, 1996
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Hungary / May 02, 1996 / 12
South Korea / May 27, 2000 / 18
Physical media
Czechia / Mar 01, 1998
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