Smithereens
“She was a legend in her own mind.”
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
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Cast
28 people
Susan Berman
Wren
Also in
Making Mr. Right
The Bikini Carwash Company II
Brad Rijn
Paul
Known for
Special Effects
A Return to Salem's Lot
Richard Hell
Eric
Known for
Desperately Seeking Susan
Nada Despotovich
Cecile
Known for
Storm of the Century
Challengers
Roger Jett
Billy (Eric's Roommate)
No other roles listed
Kitty Summerall
Eric's Wife
Known for
Special Effects
Joni Ruth White
Landlady
Known for
Polyester
Street Trash
D.J. O'Neill
Ed
Also in
Dead Bunnies
Starsky & Hutch
Joel Rooks
Xerox Boss
Also in
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Bakery in Brooklyn
Pamela Speed
Terry
No other roles listed
Tom Cherwin
Mike
Edie Schecter
Christine
No other roles listed
Susan Seidelman Director · Ron Nyswaner Screenplay Peter Askin Screenplay
United States release November 9, 1982 · Produced in United States · Production New Line Cinema
Production
Domestic Productions
Production
New Line Cinema
Studio
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
France · May 18, 1982
Premiere · Cannes Film Festival
United States · November 9, 1982
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
Canada
September 11, 1982 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
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