Cheech & Chong Up in Smoke
One sheet original theatrical poster for the 1978 cult classic
Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke. Directed by Lou Adler, it marks the feature film debut of the legendary counterculture comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
Film Overview
Synopsis: The plot follows two "stoner" musicians, Pedro De Pacas (Cheech) and Anthony "Man" Stoner (Chong), who meet by chance and embark on a series of misadventures. They unknowingly smuggle a van made entirely of "fiberweed" (hardened marijuana) from Mexico to Los Angeles while being pursued by the overzealous Sergeant Stedenko.
Key Cast:
Cheech Marin as Pedro De Pacas
Tommy Chong as Anthony "Man" Stoner
Stacy Keach as Sergeant Stedenko
Tom Skerritt as Strawberry
Strother Martin and Edie Adams as Man's parents
Cultural Impact and Legacy
Genre Pioneer: Up in Smoke is widely credited with establishing the "stoner comedy" genre, paving the way for later films like Friday, The Big Lebowski, and Harold & Kumar.
Commercial Success: Despite a modest budget of approximately $2 million, the film was a massive box-office hit, grossing over $104 million worldwide.
Preservation: In 2024, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural and historical significance.
Poster Details
The poster features the film's rare original tagline: "Don't go straight to see this movie!". This play on words refers both to the characters' drug-fueled lifestyle and the winding, non-linear nature of their journey.
Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke. Directed by Lou Adler, it marks the feature film debut of the legendary counterculture comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
Film Overview
Synopsis: The plot follows two "stoner" musicians, Pedro De Pacas (Cheech) and Anthony "Man" Stoner (Chong), who meet by chance and embark on a series of misadventures. They unknowingly smuggle a van made entirely of "fiberweed" (hardened marijuana) from Mexico to Los Angeles while being pursued by the overzealous Sergeant Stedenko.
Key Cast:
Cheech Marin as Pedro De Pacas
Tommy Chong as Anthony "Man" Stoner
Stacy Keach as Sergeant Stedenko
Tom Skerritt as Strawberry
Strother Martin and Edie Adams as Man's parents
Cultural Impact and Legacy
Genre Pioneer: Up in Smoke is widely credited with establishing the "stoner comedy" genre, paving the way for later films like Friday, The Big Lebowski, and Harold & Kumar.
Commercial Success: Despite a modest budget of approximately $2 million, the film was a massive box-office hit, grossing over $104 million worldwide.
Preservation: In 2024, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural and historical significance.
Poster Details
The poster features the film's rare original tagline: "Don't go straight to see this movie!". This play on words refers both to the characters' drug-fueled lifestyle and the winding, non-linear nature of their journey.
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