Dying for a Smoke (1967)
An animated cartoon on smoking and health. The villain, Old Nick O'Teen, disguises himself as an 18-year-old motorcyclist, the better to lure children into the cigarette habit. Fourteen-year-old Sam falls into the trap, but after awesome visions of his future, expert advice from a doctor, and straight talk from a friendly lorry-driver renounces the habit.
Director: John Halas
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: July 6, 1967
Screenplay
- Peter Nachs (Storyboard)
Music: Jack King
Production: Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Halas
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dying for a Smoke about?
- An animated cartoon on smoking and health. The villain, Old Nick O'Teen, disguises himself as an 18-year-old motorcyclist, the better to lure children into the cigarette habit. Fourteen-year-old Sam falls into the trap, but after awesome visions of his future, expert advice from a doctor, and straight talk from a friendly lorry-driver renounces the habit.
- Who directed Dying for a Smoke?
- Dying for a Smoke was directed by John Halas.
- How long is Dying for a Smoke?
- Dying for a Smoke has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Dying for a Smoke?
- Dying for a Smoke is a Animation film.