Smithereens
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A restless and abrasive young woman eschews the affections of a sensitive young portrait artist, preferring to chase singers in a misguided desire for fame and fortune in New York's Greenwich Village. Featuring a soundtrack by New Wave icons The Feelies, Susan Seidelman's first feature film is a classic look at the 1980s New York punk scene.
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A 1982 Official Selection at Cannes with a performance by Punk icon Richard Hell? Yes, that’s correct. The cult success of Susan Seidelman’s Smithereens landed her the director’s spot for Desperately Seeking Susan with Madonna in her famous headlining role. Smithereens captures the attitude of the Punk movement with NYC’s 1982 Greenwich Village as an otherworldly stage.

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Film Details
89 mins - , ,
Cast:
  • Susan Berman
    ... Wren
  • Brad Rinn
    ... Paul
  • Richard Hell
    ... Eric
Crew:
  • Director:
    Susan Seidelman
  • Writer:
    Peter Askin
  • Writer:
    Ron Nyswaner
  • Writer:
    Susan Seidelman
  • Producers:
    Susan Seidelman
Film Reviews:
  • "Serves as a time capsule for NYC's punk rock scene in the '80s."
    Ozus' World Movie Review
Film Festivals:
  • Toronto International Film Festival
Production Company:
Stonehedge Productions Inc.
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