Up in Smoke
1978 · Movie · R · 86 min · ★ 6.7
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."
Also known as Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke · Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke
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Details
- Years
- 1978
- Release date
- 1978-09-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 86 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (633 votes)
Themes
- joint
- drug trafficking
- smoking
- ecstasy
- drug mule
- friendship bracelet
- marijuana
- drugs
- buddy
- hitchhiking
Cast & crew
Cheech Marin
as Pedro
Tommy Chong
as Man
Strother Martin
as Mr. Stoner
Edie Adams
as Tempest Stoner
- HF
Harold Fong
as Chauffeur
- RN
Richard Novo
as Richard
- JM
Jane Moder
as Jail Bait
- PB
Pam Bille
as Jail Bait
Arthur Roberts
as Arresting Officer
- MB
Marian Beeler
as Judge Gladys Dykes
Directed by Lou Adler