Blue in the Face movie poster

Blue in the Face

"Welcome to the planet Brooklyn."

September 15, 1995 1h 23m 6.5/10 (177 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Blue in the Face is a comedy film. directed by Wayne Wang. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Harvey Keitel, Mel Gorham, and Victor Argo

Synopsis

A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 15, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (177 votes)
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Budget $2M Production budget
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Box Office $1.3M 0.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$1,300,000

Production Companies

  • InterAL
  • Miramax

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue in the Face about?

A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it int...

Who directed Blue in the Face?

Blue in the Face was directed by Wayne Wang.

How long is Blue in the Face?

Blue in the Face has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Blue in the Face released?

Blue in the Face was released on September 15, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blue in the Face?

The main cast of Blue in the Face includes Harvey Keitel, Mel Gorham, Victor Argo, Roseanne Barr, Giancarlo Esposito.

Is Blue in the Face worth watching?

Blue in the Face has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 177 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.