On the Harmfulness of Tobacco
Synopsis
A Chekhov adaptation starring Michael Strong as Ivan Ivanovich Nyukhin, a lifelong smoker giving a lecture on the dangers of tobacco that gradually unwinds into a lyrical soliloquy on marriage and loneliness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- On the Harmfulness of Tobacco
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Newman
Anton Chekhov
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Newman
Director
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What is On the Harmfulness of Tobacco about?
A Chekhov adaptation starring Michael Strong as Ivan Ivanovich Nyukhin, a lifelong smoker giving a lecture on the dangers of tobacco that gradually unwinds into a lyrical soliloquy on marriage and loneliness.
Who directed On the Harmfulness of Tobacco?
On the Harmfulness of Tobacco was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in On the Harmfulness of Tobacco?
The principal cast of On the Harmfulness of Tobacco includes Michael Strong.
When was On the Harmfulness of Tobacco released and how long is it?
On the Harmfulness of Tobacco was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 25m.