Up in Smoke
“It will make you feel VERY funny!”
Synopsis
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."
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Up in Smoke (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-18
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Cheech Marin
Pedro
Tommy Chong
Man
Strother Martin
Mr. Stoner
Edie Adams
Tempest Stoner
Harold Fong
Chauffeur
Richard Novo
Richard
Jane Moder
Jail Bait
Pam Bille
Jail Bait
Arthur Roberts
Arresting Officer
Marian Beeler
Judge Gladys Dykes
Donald Hotton
Bailiff
John Ian Jacobs
Prosecuting Attorney
Christipher Joy
Curtis
Raymond Vitte
James - Bass
Michael Caldwell
Duane - Guitar
José Pulido
Juan - 1st Trumpet
Ruben Guevara
Tom - 2nd Trumpet
Miguel Murillo
Ollie - 3rd Trumpet
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Adler
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin
- Original Title
- Up in Smoke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Worldwide Gross
- $41.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Adler
Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin
Gene Polito, Jack Willoughby
Scott Conrad
Lou Adler, Lou Lombardo
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Conrad
Editor
Gene Polito
Director of Photography
Tommy Chong
Writer
Cheech Marin
Writer
Lou Adler
Producer
Lou Lombardo
Producer
Lou Adler
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in Up in Smoke?
The principal cast of Up in Smoke includes Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin, Edie Adams, Harold Fong.
When was Up in Smoke released and how long is it?
Up in Smoke was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
How much did Up in Smoke make at the box office?
Up in Smoke grossed $41.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up in Smoke?
Up in Smoke holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).