It was rare to see movies or television show during the golden age of Hollywood when the major characters didn’t smoke or the heroes didn’t take a break to light up cigars. Here’s a list of movies you should add to your must-see list; all of the films listed below are best viewed with your cigar and a stiff drink in hand.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966):
Without ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,’ what iconic film list would be complete? This western film, starring Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, frequently features Clint’s character lighting up a cigar. He shares a smoke with a dying soldier in one moment.
Black Hawk Down (2001):
The film, directed by Ridley Scott, contains one of the most famous lines about cigars in movie history. Mr. Atto is enjoying a cigar as the United States Troops arrive to take him up for a meeting with General Garrison. When he offers the General a Cuban cigar, Garrison declines, saying, “No, thanks.” “I was given one.” The response is simply amazing! “Miami, my friend, is not Cuba,” Mr. Atto responds.
Hellboy (2004):
‘Hellboy,’ which is based in part on the graphic novel of the same name, is about a demon summoned by the Nazis who are raised to be a champion of good after being saved by the Allies. If you’re not distracted by the storyline, count how many times you see Hellboy with a short, thick cigar, and let us know how many times you see one!
The Wolverine (2013):
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was known for his cigar-smoking habits as well as his retractable titanium claws. Wolverine enjoys the Cohiba cigar, and because this was a family film, the studio received a lot of protest from anti-smoking organizations. Hugh’s Wolverine character was shown lighting up in the sequels that have subsequently been produced, so this doesn’t dissuade him. Hugh is standing on a construction van, surrounded by five Japanese ninjas, when he slashes the gas tank, triggering an all-mighty explosion!
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