Smithereens
94
A self-absorbed young woman hustles her way through New York's dying punk scene, using everyone she meets as a stepping stone to nowhere.
Why watch: The first American independent film ever to compete for the Palme d'Or. Now in the Criterion Collection.
Cast
Susan Berman as Wren
Brad Rijn as Paul
Richard Hell as Eric
Nada Despotovich as Cecile
Roger Jett as Billy (Eric's Roommate)
Kitty Summerall as Eric's Wife
Joni Ruth White as Landlady
D.J. O'Neill as Ed
Joel Rooks as Xerox Boss
Pamela Speed as Terry
Tom Cherwin as Mike
Edie Schecter as Christine
Katherine Riley as 1st Hooker
Amos Poe as Hustler in Bar
Ada McSpade as Rasta
Crew
Susan Seidelman — Director
Ron Nyswaner — Story
Susan Seidelman — Story
Peter Askin — Screenplay
Ron Nyswaner — Screenplay
Susan Seidelman — Producer
Chirine El Khadem — Director of Photography
Susan Seidelman — Editor
Franz Harland — Production Design
Alison Lances — Costume Design
Glenn Mercer — Original Music Composer
Bill Million — Original Music Composer
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