Smithereens
“She was a legend in her own mind.”
Synopsis
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
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Smithereens (1982) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-19
Top Cast
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Susan Berman
Wren
Brad Rijn
Paul
Richard Hell
Eric
Nada Despotovich
Cecile
Roger Jett
Billy (Eric's Roommate)
Kitty Summerall
Eric's Wife
Joni Ruth White
Landlady
D.J. O'Neill
Ed
Joel Rooks
Xerox Boss
Pamela Speed
Terry
Tom Cherwin
Mike
Edie Schecter
Christine
Katherine Riley
1st Hooker
Amos Poe
Hustler in Bar
Ada McSpade
Rasta
Cookie Mueller
Horror Movie Sequence
Ed French
Horror Movie Sequence
Alan Woolf
Pimp
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Askin, Ron Nyswaner
- Original Score
- Glenn Mercer, Bill Million
- Original Title
- Smithereens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Domestic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Seidelman
Peter Askin, Ron Nyswaner, Susan Seidelman
Glenn Mercer, Bill Million
Chirine El Khadem
Susan Seidelman
Susan Seidelman
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Seidelman
Director
Chirine El Khadem
Director of Photography
Susan Seidelman
Producer
Peter Askin
Screenplay
Ron Nyswaner
Screenplay
Susan Seidelman
Editor
Franz Harland
Production Design
Alison Lances
Costume Design
Glenn Mercer
Original Music Composer
Bill Million
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithereens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smithereens about?
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
Who directed Smithereens?
Smithereens was directed by Susan Seidelman.
Who stars in Smithereens?
The principal cast of Smithereens includes Susan Berman, Brad Rijn, Richard Hell, Nada Despotovich, Roger Jett.
When was Smithereens released and how long is it?
Smithereens was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Smithereens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smithereens was composed by Glenn Mercer, Bill Million.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smithereens?
Smithereens holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).