Smoke

(1995)Directed by Wayne Wang112 min · RComedy, Drama
The most precious things are lighter than air.

Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.

Harvey Keitelas Augustus 'Auggie' Wren
William Hurtas Paul Benjamin
Stockard Channingas Ruby McNutt
Harold Perrineauas Thomas 'Rashid' Cole
Forest Whitakeras Cyrus Cole
Giancarlo Espositoas 1st OTB Man / Tommy
José Zúñigaas 2nd OTB Man / Jerry
Stephen Gevedonas OTB Man #3 / Dennis
Jared Harrisas Jimmy Rose
Ashley Juddas Felicity
Victor Argoas Vinnie
Michelle Hurstas Aunt Em
Erica Gimpelas Doreen Cole
Deirdre O'Connellas Sue the Waitress
Malik Yobaas The Creeper
Murray Mostonas Waiter
Mary B. Wardas April Lee the Bookstore Clerk
Daniel Austeras Book Thief
Vincenzo Ameliaas Irate Customer
Gilson Reglasas Cyrus Jr.
Howie Roseas Baseball Announcer
Mel Gorhamas Violet
BHBaxter Harrisas Lawyer #1
Paul Geieras Lawyer #2