Cold Turkey (1971)
Cold Turkey is a 1971 comedy movie directed by Norman Lear, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Dick Van Dyke, Pippa Scott and Tom Poston.
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.
Quick answers
What is Cold Turkey about?
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.
When was Cold Turkey released?
Cold Turkey was released on 19 February 1971.
How long is Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey runs 1h 39m.
Who made Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey was directed by Norman Lear.
Where can I watch Cold Turkey?
Cold Turkey is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo.
Where to watch Cold Turkey
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
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