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Halfsheet Japanese movie flyer, known as a
Chirashi, for the 1978 American stoner comedy film Up in Smoke. The film stars the comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in their big-screen debut.
Movie Information
Title: Up in Smoke (Japanese title: Chiichi & Chong Sumookingu Sakusen or Cheech & Chong: Operation Smoking).
Release Year: 1978 (US); the Japanese flyer dates from the film's Japanese release, potentially in 1978 or 1984.
Genre: Buddy stoner comedy, which is credited with establishing the entire stoner film genre.
Plot: The story follows two stoners, Pedro de Pacas (Cheech Marin) and Anthony "Man" Stoner (Tommy Chong), who unknowingly smuggle a van made entirely of marijuana from Mexico to Los Angeles while being pursued by the persistent Sergeant Stedenko (Stacy Keach).
Cultural Impact: Despite a mixed initial reception, the film became a massive financial success, grossing over $104 million, and is now considered a cult classic.
Collectible Information
The flyer itself is a genuine piece of promotional material, typically B5 size (about 7x10 inches), distributed in Japanese theaters at the time of the film's release. |
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