Smoke
Synopsis
Perhaps seeking a father figure as a result of childhood abandonment, Michael, who's about 35, carries on with older men a mix of affairs, one-night stands, and casual sex in public toilets. Joe, from whom he has recently broken, abuses him; his latest flame, a police detective, ignores him. His and his twin Joey's birthday approaches, and it triggers memories of their childhood and their illnesses at age seven, leaving Michael a bad heart and retarding Joey's mental development. He buys a birthday present for Joey, but in his melancholy, arrives late after his brother is sleeping. His mother still mourns her husband's leaving. A crisis and resolution ensue.
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February 12, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark D'Auria
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark D'Auria
- Original Title
- Smoke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Mark D'Auria
Mark D'Auria
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Mark D'Auria
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Mark D'Auria
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What is Smoke about?
Perhaps seeking a father figure as a result of childhood abandonment, Michael, who's about 35, carries on with older men a mix of affairs, one-night stands, and casual sex in public toilets. Joe, from whom he has recently broken, abuses him; his latest flame, a police detective, ignores him. His and his twin Joey's birthday approaches, and it triggers memories of their childhood and their illnesses at age seven, leaving Michael a bad heart and retarding Joey's mental development. He buys a birthday present for Joey, but in his melancholy, arrives late after his brother is sleeping. His mother still mourns her husband's leaving. A crisis and resolution ensue.
Who directed Smoke?
Smoke was directed by Mark D'Auria.
Who stars in Smoke?
The principal cast of Smoke includes Mark D'Auria, Barbara Andrews, Jeffrey D'Auria, Tom Lee Sinclaire, Agostin Szabo.
When was Smoke released and how long is it?
Smoke was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.