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Holy Smoke

"He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!"

September 4, 1999 1h 55m 5.7/10 (222 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Holy Smoke is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jane Campion.

Starring Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, and Julie Hamilton

Synopsis

While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (222 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $1.8M 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$1,765,545

Production Companies

  • Jan Chapman Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Smoke about?

While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-pr...

Who directed Holy Smoke?

Holy Smoke was directed by Jane Campion.

How long is Holy Smoke?

Holy Smoke has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Holy Smoke released?

Holy Smoke was released on September 4, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Holy Smoke?

The main cast of Holy Smoke includes Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Dan Wyllie.

Is Holy Smoke worth watching?

Holy Smoke has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 222 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.