**_The power of a whoa-man to turn even the most hardened male into a loaf of bread_** A young woman from Sydney (Kate Winslet) becomes a follower of a guru in Delhi, so her family hires a top deprogrammer (Harvey Keitel) to liberate her from the cult’s brainwashing, which is carried out at an isolated cabin in the Outback. "Holy Smoke" (1999) is similar to “The Piano” from six years prior (also starring…
He had only one thing on his mind... but so did she!
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
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Kate Winslet
Ruth Barron
Harvey Keitel
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Julie Hamilton
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Sophie Lee
Yvonne
Dan Wyllie
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Paul Goddard
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Tim Robertson
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George Mangos
Yanni
Kerry Walker
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Leslie Dayman
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FAQ about Holy Smoke
What is Holy Smoke about?
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns…
When was Holy Smoke released?
Holy Smoke was released in 1999.
What genres does Holy Smoke belong to?
Holy Smoke is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Holy Smoke?
The cast of Holy Smoke includes Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Dan Wyllie.