No Cigar
Synopsis
No Cigar (1956) is Francis Ford Coppola’s earliest surviving short film, made when he was a teenager. It follows a lonely man in his apartment as he prepares beans.
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January 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original Title
- No Cigar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
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What is No Cigar about?
No Cigar (1956) is Francis Ford Coppola’s earliest surviving short film, made when he was a teenager. It follows a lonely man in his apartment as he prepares beans.
Who directed No Cigar?
No Cigar was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in No Cigar?
The principal cast of No Cigar includes Clarence Coppola.
When was No Cigar released and how long is it?
No Cigar was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2m.