Blue in the Face
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Synopsis
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
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Blue in the Face (1995) Official Trailer 1 - Harvey Keitel Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-06
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Harvey Keitel
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Mel Gorham
Violet
Victor Argo
Vinnie
Roseanne Barr
Dot
Giancarlo Esposito
Tommy Finelli
Jared Harris
Jimmy Rose
José Zúñiga
Jerry
Jim Jarmusch
Bob
Lou Reed
Man with Strange Glasses
Keith David
Jackie Robinson
Michael J. Fox
Pete Maloney
Lily Tomlin
Waffle eater
Madonna
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Mira Sorvino
Young lady
Malik Yoba
Watch Man
John Lurie
Saxophone player
Stephen Gevedon
Dennis
Sharif Rashed
Purse snatcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.65x
-$700K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang, Paul Auster
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Auster, Wayne Wang
- Original Score
- Calvin Weston, John Lurie, Billy Martin
- Original Title
- Blue in the Face
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- InterAL, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang, Paul Auster
Paul Auster, Wayne Wang
Calvin Weston, John Lurie, Billy Martin
Adam Holender
Christopher Tellefsen
Harvey Keitel, Peter Newman, Diana Phillips, Bob Weinstein, Francey Grace
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Wayne Wang
Director
Paul Auster
Director
Peter Newman
Producer
Diana Phillips
Producer
Francey Grace
Producer
Christopher Tellefsen
Editor
Hisami Kuroiwa
Producer
Greg Johnson
Producer
Paul Auster
Writer
Claudia Brown
Costume Design
Wayne Wang
Writer
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue in the Face
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue in the Face about?
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
Who directed Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face was directed by Wayne Wang, Paul Auster.
Who stars in Blue in the Face?
The principal cast of Blue in the Face includes Harvey Keitel, Mel Gorham, Victor Argo, Roseanne Barr, Giancarlo Esposito.
When was Blue in the Face released and how long is it?
Blue in the Face was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (0.65 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Blue in the Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue in the Face was composed by Calvin Weston, John Lurie, Billy Martin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).