Blue in the Face (1995)

Synopsis of Blue in the Face

Director Wayne Wang and screenwriter Paul Auster had enough storylines and characters left over from their charming comedy Smoke to make another film, so they shot Blue In The Face immediately after Smoke was completed. The film once again centers on the Brooklyn Cigar Store and manager Auggie (Harvey Keitel), although most of the other characters are different. The store owner's frustrated wife Dot (Roseanne) is one of them, and one of the plotlines follows her attempts to seduce Auggie. Madonna, Michael J. Fox, Lily Tomlin, and Lou Reed (as himself) also put in appearances. Blue In The Face was shot without a complete script and presents a unique combination of distinctive performances, oddball characters, improvisations, and raffish scenes. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

83 mins

Director(s):

Wayne Wang, Paul Auster

Writer(s):

Paul Auster, Wayne Wang

Producer(s):

Harvey Keitel, Greg Johnson, Peter Newman

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Adult Humor)

Categories:

Comedy

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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