Cold Turkey
"See the hilarious BATTLE OF THE BUTT!"
Originally released in 1971. Cold Turkey is a comedy film. directed by Norman Lear.
Starring Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, and Tom Poston
Synopsis
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (25 votes)
Box Office
$11M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Van Dyke
as Rev. Clayton Brooks
Pippa Scott
as Natalie Brooks
Tom Poston
as Mr. Stopworth
Edward Everett Horton
as Hiram C. Grayson
Bob Elliott
as Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy
Vincent Gardenia
as Mayor Wappler
Barnard Hughes
as Dr. Proctor
Graham Jarvis
as Amos Bush
Jean Stapleton
as Mrs. Wappler
Paul Benedict
as Zen Buddhist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Tandem Productions
- DFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Turkey about?
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeopl...
Who directed Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey was directed by Norman Lear.
How long is Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Cold Turkey released?
Cold Turkey was released on February 19, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cold Turkey?
The main cast of Cold Turkey includes Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton, Bob Elliott.