Cold Turkey
“See the hilarious BATTLE OF THE BUTT!”
Synopsis
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
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Larry Karaszewski on COLD TURKEY
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-11-14
Top Cast
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Dick Van Dyke
Rev. Clayton Brooks
Pippa Scott
Natalie Brooks
Tom Poston
Mr. Stopworth
Edward Everett Horton
Hiram C. Grayson
Bob Elliott
Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy
Vincent Gardenia
Mayor Wappler
Barnard Hughes
Dr. Proctor
Graham Jarvis
Amos Bush
Jean Stapleton
Mrs. Wappler
Paul Benedict
Zen Buddhist
Judith Lowry
Odie Turman
Bob Newhart
Merwin Wren
Hubert H. Humphrey
Self (archive footage)
Pat Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Spiro Agnew
Self (archive footage)
Barbara Cason
Letitia Hornsby
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Lear
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Lear
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- Cold Turkey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Tandem Productions, DFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Lear
Norman Lear, William Price Fox, Neil Rau, Margaret Rau
Randy Newman
Charles F. Wheeler
John C. Horger
Bud Yorkin, Norman Lear, Dick Van Dyke
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Lear
Director
Norman Lear
Screenplay
John C. Horger
Editor
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Norman Lear
Producer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Turkey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cold Turkey about?
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Who directed Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey was directed by Norman Lear.
Who stars in Cold Turkey?
The principal cast of Cold Turkey includes Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton, Bob Elliott.
When was Cold Turkey released and how long is it?
Cold Turkey was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Cold Turkey make at the box office?
Cold Turkey grossed $11M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cold Turkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold Turkey was composed by Randy Newman.
Is Cold Turkey based on a book or true story?
Cold Turkey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Neil Rau", Novel: "Margaret Rau".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).