Coffee and Cigarettes
Synopsis
In a vignette called "Strange to meet you," Roberto sits at a small table in a coffee bar. Five cups of coffee and two ashtrays are in front of him; he drinks and smokes. Steven joins him. They start a conversation about cigarettes and coffee. Steven likes to drink coffee before he sleeps, so he can dream faster. The conversation jumps around. "You know my mother?" asks Roberto. Steven describes coffee Popsicles. They switch seats; then switch back. Steven has to leave for a dental appointment he's not looking forward to. Roberto makes a startling offer, inspired no doubt by the coffee and cigarettes.
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Roberto Benigni and Steven Wright (Coffee and Cigarettes) "Strange to Meet You"
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Benigni, Jim Jarmusch, Steven Wright
- Original Title
- Coffee and Cigarettes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Cinesthesia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Jarmusch
Roberto Benigni, Jim Jarmusch, Steven Wright
Melody London
Jim Stark
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Jim Jarmusch
Director
Roberto Benigni
Writer
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
Steven Wright
Writer
Jim Stark
Producer
Melody London
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What is Coffee and Cigarettes about?
In a vignette called "Strange to meet you," Roberto sits at a small table in a coffee bar. Five cups of coffee and two ashtrays are in front of him; he drinks and smokes. Steven joins him. They start a conversation about cigarettes and coffee. Steven likes to drink coffee before he sleeps, so he can dream faster. The conversation jumps around. "You know my mother?" asks Roberto. Steven describes coffee Popsicles. They switch seats; then switch back. Steven has to leave for a dental appointment he's not looking forward to. Roberto makes a startling offer, inspired no doubt by the coffee and cigarettes.
Who directed Coffee and Cigarettes?
Coffee and Cigarettes was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Coffee and Cigarettes?
The principal cast of Coffee and Cigarettes includes Roberto Benigni, Steven Wright.
When was Coffee and Cigarettes released and how long is it?
Coffee and Cigarettes was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 6m.