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Smithereens

Smithereens

She was a legend in her own mind.

19826.41h 34m

Overview

A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.

Directed by Susan Seidelman
Written by Ron Nyswaner, Peter Askin, Susan Seidelman
Produced by Susan Seidelman
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Top Cast

Susan Berman

Susan Berman

Wren

Brad Rijn

Brad Rijn

Paul

Richard Hell

Richard Hell

Eric

Nada Despotovich

Nada Despotovich

Cecile

R

Roger Jett

Billy (Eric's Roommate)

K

Kitty Summerall

Eric's Wife

J

Joni Ruth White

Landlady

D

D.J. O'Neill

Ed

Joel Rooks

Joel Rooks

Xerox Boss

P

Pamela Speed

Terry

Themes & Keywords

punk rockwildlifevagabondfree spiritlate nightprice of famevisceralwoman director

About Smithereens

Smithereens is a drama, music, romance film released in 1982 exploring themes of punk rock, wildlife, vagabond, free spirit, late night, price of fame. Directed by Susan Seidelman, it stars Susan Berman, Brad Rijn, Richard Hell. A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.

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