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Up in Smoke

Up in Smoke

Adventure · Comedy · 1978

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."

Movie details

Up in Smoke

“It will make you feel VERY funny!”

1978 Adventure · Comedy 1h 26m

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6.6 / 10

Community rating

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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lou Adler

Written by

Tommy Chong · Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Pedro

Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong

Man

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Mr. Stoner

Edie Adams

Edie Adams

Tempest Stoner

H

Harold Fong

Chauffeur

R

Richard Novo

Richard

J

Jane Moder

Jail Bait

Court is in session

Put Up in Smoke on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.