Smoke Signals
"A new film from the heart of Native America."
Originally released in 1998. Smoke Signals is a drama/comedy film. directed by Chris Eyre. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adam Beach, Evan Adams, and Irene Bedard
Synopsis
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (111 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Adam Beach
as Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
as Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
as Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
as Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
as Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
as Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
as Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
as Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
as Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
as Lucy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ShadowCatcher Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smoke Signals about?
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved b...
Who directed Smoke Signals?
Smoke Signals was directed by Chris Eyre.
How long is Smoke Signals?
Smoke Signals has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Smoke Signals released?
Smoke Signals was released on June 26, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smoke Signals?
The main cast of Smoke Signals includes Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal.
Is Smoke Signals worth watching?
Smoke Signals has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.