Cold Turkey(1971)
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Cold Turkey Synopsis
Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Cold Turkey (1971) is a comedy film directed by Norman Lear, released on February 19, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston and Edward Everett Horton. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Lear
- Writers:
- William Price Fox, Norman Lear, Margaret Rau
- Producers:
- Norman Lear
- Cinematographer:
- Charles F. Wheeler
- Composer:
- Randy Newman
- Production:
- Tandem Productions, DFI
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Cold Turkey (1971) Trailer
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Cold Turkey Videos & Clips
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Cold Turkey (1971) Warner Home Video Australia Trailer
Trailer
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Cold Turkey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Van Dyke
as Rev. Clayton Brooks
Pippa Scott
as Natalie Brooks
Tom Poston
as Mr. Stopworth
Edward Everett Horton
as Hiram C. Grayson
Bob Elliott
as Hugh Upson / David Chetley / Sandy Van Andy
Vincent Gardenia
as Mayor Wappler
Barnard Hughes
as Dr. Proctor
Graham Jarvis
as Amos Bush
Jean Stapleton
as Mrs. Wappler
Paul Benedict
as Zen Buddhist
Judith Lowry
as Odie Turman
Bob Newhart
as Merwin Wren
Key crew
Directed by Norman Lear, written by William Price Fox, Norman Lear and Margaret Rau, produced by Norman Lear.
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Cold Turkey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 31 ratings.
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Cold Turkey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cold Turkey online?
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Cold Turkey (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cold Turkey?
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The main cast of Cold Turkey (1971) includes Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton and Bob Elliott. The film was directed by Norman Lear. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cold Turkey released?
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Cold Turkey was released on February 19, 1971 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Cold Turkey worth watching?
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Cold Turkey (1971) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cold Turkey?
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Yes. The official Cold Turkey trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.