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Holy Smoke
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Holy Smoke
Cast
Kate WinsletRuth Barron
Harvey KeitelPJ Waters
Julie HamiltonMum
Sophie LeeYvonne
Dan WyllieRobbie
Paul GoddardTim
Tim RobertsonDadCredits
- Directed by
- Jane Campion
- Written by
- Jane Campion, Anna Campion
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $1.8M
Production
- Jan Chapman ProductionsAustralia
MiramaxUnited States
