Cold Turkey 1971

Overview

Cold Turkey is a 1971 comedy film that runs for one hour and thirty-nine minutes. The story centers on Reverend Brooks and the residents of his small Iowa town as they participate in a contest to stop smoking for one month. The community aims to win a large prize by successfully abstaining from cigarettes for the duration of the challenge. However, the townspeople face significant opposition from tobacco executives who are determined to prevent them from succeeding. These executives employ various tactics to disrupt the effort, creating a conflict often described as a battle of the butt. The residents must struggle to maintain their resolve while dealing with the intense irritation and frustration caused by nicotine withdrawal. The film explores whether the citizens can remain united and avoid turning on one another before the contest concludes. Cold Turkey was released in the United States on February 19, 1971, and is rated PG-13. The production depicts the chaotic social consequences that arise when an entire town attempts to quit smoking simultaneously under the pressure of a high-stakes competition.