Blue in the Face_
"Welcome to the planet Brooklyn."
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
Starring
Harvey Keitel, Mel Gorham, Victor Argo
Box Office
$1.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Blue in the Face earned $1.3M against a $2.0M budget.
Year context
Blue in the Face was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Blue in the Face is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (20)
Harvey Keitel
Auggie Wren
Mel Gorham
Violet
Victor Argo
Vinnie
Roseanne Barr
Dot
Giancarlo Esposito
Tommy Finelli
Jared Harris
Jimmy Rose
José Zúñiga
Jerry
Jim Jarmusch
Bob
Lou Reed
Man with Strange Glasses
Keith David
Jackie Robinson
Michael J. Fox
Pete Maloney
Lily Tomlin
Waffle eater
Madonna
Singing Telegram
Mira Sorvino
Young lady
Malik Yoba
Watch Man
John Lurie
Saxophone player
Stephen Gevedon
Dennis
Sharif Rashed
Purse snatcher
Peggy Gormley
Sue the waitress
RuPaul
Dancer
BOX OFFICE
$2.0M
Budget
$1.3M
Revenue
-35%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (178 votes)
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office
$1,300,000
Profit
$-700,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blue in the Face about?
A wacky group of locals visit the neighborhood cigar shop, looking for good times and finding plenty of hilarious fun. But when the greedy owner threatens to close the shop for good and turn it into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the neighborhood proves they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.
How long is Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Blue in the Face?
The cast of Blue in the Face includes Harvey Keitel, Mel Gorham, Victor Argo, Roseanne Barr, Giancarlo Esposito.
How much did Blue in the Face make at the box office?
Blue in the Face earned $1,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,000,000.
What is the rating of Blue in the Face?
Blue in the Face has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 178 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy