The Man Who Quit Smoking (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, The Man Who Quit Smoking is a comedy film directed by Tage Danielsson, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The Plot focuses on Dante Alighieri, a young man who loves smoking. When his father dies Dante inherits $17 million on one special condition: He must give up smoking in 14 days and then stay smoke-free for an entire year. If he fails, his uncle inherits the $17 million instead. Dante has a living hell while trying to quit, and hires a private detective agency called Little Secret Service who he gives free hands to stop him from smoking, While his uncle, who has taken up smoking himself, also does everything he can to make Dante smoke again.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Quit Smoking stars Gösta Ekman as Dante Alighieri, Grynet Molvig as Beatrice Morris, Toivo Pawlo as Hugo Alighieri and Holger Löwenadler as Knut-Birger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Man Who Quit Smoking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Quit Smoking page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Quit Smoking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Quit Smoking (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Quit Smoking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Quit Smoking worth watching?
- The Man Who Quit Smoking holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Quit Smoking?
- The Man Who Quit Smoking stars Gösta Ekman, Grynet Molvig, Toivo Pawlo, Holger Löwenadler and Gunn Wållgren.
- When was The Man Who Quit Smoking released?
- The Man Who Quit Smoking was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.