Holy Smoke
“He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!”
Synopsis
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
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Holy Smoke (1999) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Kate Winslet
Ruth Barron
Harvey Keitel
PJ Waters
Julie Hamilton
Mum
Sophie Lee
Yvonne
Dan Wyllie
Robbie
Paul Goddard
Tim
Tim Robertson
Dad
George Mangos
Yanni
Kerry Walker
Puss
Leslie Dayman
Bill-Bill
Samantha Murray
Prue
Sandy Gutman
Stan
Simon Anderson
Fabio
Pam Grier
Carol
Robert Lee
Cult Video Reporter
Geneviève Lemon
Rahi
Marshall Applewhite
Dhritiman Chatterjee
Chidaatma Baba
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$13.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Campion, Jane Campion
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Holy Smoke
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Jan Chapman Productions, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Campion
Anna Campion, Jane Campion
Angelo Badalamenti
Dion Beebe
Veronika Jenet
Jan Chapman, Julie Goldstein, Tabrez Noorani, Mark Turnbull, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Campion
Director
Anna Campion
Screenplay
Jane Campion
Screenplay
Jan Chapman
Producer
Tabrez Noorani
Producer
Mark Turnbull
Producer
Veronika Jenet
Editor
Janet Patterson
Production Design
Janet Patterson
Costume Design
Dion Beebe
Director of Photography
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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 Holy Smoke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holy Smoke about?
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
Who directed Holy Smoke?
Holy Smoke was directed by Jane Campion.
Who stars in Holy Smoke?
The principal cast of Holy Smoke includes Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Dan Wyllie.
When was Holy Smoke released and how long is it?
Holy Smoke was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Holy Smoke?
Holy Smoke had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Holy Smoke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holy Smoke was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holy Smoke?
Holy Smoke holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).