Smoke Signals
“A new film from the heart of Native America.”
Synopsis
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
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Top Cast
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Adam Beach
Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
Lucy
Michael Greyeyes
Junior Polatkin
Michelle St. John
Velma
Cynthia Geary
Cathy the Gymnast
Tom Skerritt
Police Chief
Molly Cheek
Penny Cicero
Robert Miano
Burt Cicero
Perrey Reeves
Holly
Nicolette Vajtay
Julie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherman Alexie
- Original Score
- BC Smith
- Original Title
- Smoke Signals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- ShadowCatcher Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Eyre
Sherman Alexie
BC Smith
Brian Capener
Brian Berdan
Scott M. Rosenfelt, Larry Estes
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Berdan
Editor
Chris Eyre
Director
Sherman Alexie
Screenplay
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Producer
Larry Estes
Producer
Brian Capener
Director of Photography
Charles Armstrong
Production Design
Ronald Leamon
Costume Design
BC Smith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoke Signals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smoke Signals about?
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
Who directed Smoke Signals?
Smoke Signals was directed by Chris Eyre.
Who stars in Smoke Signals?
The principal cast of Smoke Signals includes Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal.
When was Smoke Signals released and how long is it?
Smoke Signals was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Smoke Signals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smoke Signals was composed by BC Smith.
Is Smoke Signals based on a book or true story?
Smoke Signals is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sherman Alexie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smoke Signals?
Smoke Signals holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).