Smooth Talk
Synopsis
Connie, the fifteen-year-old black sheep of her family, finds her summertime idyll of beach trips, mall hangouts, and innocent flirtations shattered by an encounter with a mysterious stranger.
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Smooth Talk 1985 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-16
Top Cast
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Laura Dern
Connie Wyatt
Treat Williams
Arnold Friend
Mary Kay Place
Katherine Wyatt
Levon Helm
Harry Wyatt
Elizabeth Berridge
June Wyatt
Margaret Welsh
Laura Condon
Sara Inglis
Jill O'Mara
William Ragsdale
Jeff
Geoff Hoyle
Ellie Oscar
David Berridge
Eddie Hunter
Cab Covay
Cab Driver
Joy Carlin
Laura's Mother
Mark McKay
Bobby King
Carl Mueller
Mall Boy
Michael French
Stan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival (Restored Version)
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joyce Chopra
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Cole
- Original Score
- Russ Kunkel, Bill Payne, George Massenburg
- Original Title
- Smooth Talk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Palmyra Films, American Playhouse, Goldcrest Films International, Nepenthe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joyce Chopra
Tom Cole, Joyce Carol Oates
Russ Kunkel, Bill Payne, George Massenburg
James Glennon
Patrick Dodd
Martin Rosen, Lindsay Law
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Chopra
Director
Tom Cole
Screenplay
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Martin Rosen
Producer
Russ Kunkel
Original Music Composer
Bill Payne
Original Music Composer
Rocky Capella
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Dodd
Editor
Carol Oditz
Costume Design
George Massenburg
Original Music Composer
David Wasco
Production Design
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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 Smooth Talk
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What is Smooth Talk about?
Connie, the fifteen-year-old black sheep of her family, finds her summertime idyll of beach trips, mall hangouts, and innocent flirtations shattered by an encounter with a mysterious stranger.
Who directed Smooth Talk?
Smooth Talk was directed by Joyce Chopra.
Who stars in Smooth Talk?
The principal cast of Smooth Talk includes Laura Dern, Treat Williams, Mary Kay Place, Levon Helm, Elizabeth Berridge.
When was Smooth Talk released and how long is it?
Smooth Talk was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Smooth Talk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smooth Talk was composed by Russ Kunkel, Bill Payne, George Massenburg.
Is Smooth Talk based on a book or true story?
Smooth Talk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joyce Carol Oates".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smooth Talk?
Smooth Talk holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).