Cold Turkey (1971): Perfery

Cold Turkey

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(1971)Directed by Norman Lear99 min · PG-13Comedy

“See the hilarious BATTLE OF THE BUTT!”

Why would a whole Iowa town agree to go a month without a single cigarette? Reverend Clayton Brooks (Dick Van Dyke) has talked them into a contest with a huge prize at the end, while tobacco executives hope the whole thing falls apart. Norman Lear directs, and the strain lands on Clayton and his wife Natalie (Pippa Scott), who have to get through every irritable day side by side.

Dick Van Dykeas Rev. Clayton Brooks

Pippa Scottas Natalie Brooks

Tom Postonas Mr. Stopworth

Edward Everett Hortonas Hiram C. Grayson

Bob Elliottas Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy

Vincent Gardeniaas Mayor Wappler

Barnard Hughesas Dr. Proctor

Graham Jarvisas Amos Bush

Jean Stapletonas Mrs. Wappler

Paul Benedictas Zen Buddhist

Judith Lowryas Odie Turman

Bob Newhartas Merwin Wren

Hubert H. Humphreyas Self (archive footage)

Pat Nixonas Self (archive footage)

Richard Nixonas Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reaganas Self (archive footage)

Spiro Agnewas Self (archive footage)

Barbara Casonas Letitia Hornsby

Sudie Bondas Cissy

HP Helen Page Campas Mrs. Watson

Simon Scottas Mr. Kandiss

Raymond Karkas Homer Watson

Peggy Reaas Mrs. Proctor

Woodrow Parfreyas Tobacco Executive