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Up in Smoke

R 1978 Comedy · 1h 26m
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An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."

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About Up in Smoke

Anthony Stoner, a perpetually unemployed pot-smoking slacker and aspiring drummer, decides to escape his overbearing parents. He embarks on a journey that leads him to Pedro de Pacas, a kindred spirit in all things cannabis. The two quickly find themselves entangled in a series of misadventures, culminating in their arrest for marijuana possession. However, a fortunate technicality sets them free, allowing their escapades to continue. Ultimately, their journey leads them to a rock band competition, where they unleash their unique musical stylings with the unforgettable tune Earache My Eye.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Lou Adler, Up in Smoke stars Cheech Marin as Pedro de Pacas, the charismatic and resourceful half of the duo. Tommy Chong plays Anthony Stoner, the perpetually stoned and musically inclined slacker. Strother Martin portrays Arnold Stoner, Anthony's strict and disapproving father. Edie Adams appears as Anthony's mother. Harold Fong has a role and Richard Novo also appears in the movie in an unspecified capacity.

What people like about Up in Smoke

Audiences and critics alike praised Up in Smoke for its hilarious scenarios, the undeniable chemistry between Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, and its unapologetic embrace of counter-culture themes. Many appreciated the film's lighthearted approach to serious topics and its ability to generate genuine laughs without relying on cheap gags. The improvisational feel of much of the dialogue and the outrageous situations the characters find themselves in were also highlighted as key elements of the film's success.

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Movie Score

66%

Released

May 16, 1978

Director

Lou Adler

Film Series

Cheech & Chong Movies

Cast

Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin, Edie Adams, Harold Fong, Richard Novo

Genre

Comedy

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