Lorey Sebastian (1944-2022) - William Hurt & Harvey Keitel, "Smoke" (1995)

Lorey Sebastian — Harvey Keitel & William Hurt, Smoke (1995)

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A striking black-and-white cinematic photograph by Lorey Sebastian, featuring two legendary Hollywood actors, Harvey Keitel and William Hurt, together in the acclaimed independent film Smoke (1995).
Directed by Wayne Wang and written by celebrated American novelist Paul Auster, Smoke is a beautifully crafted portrait of friendship, human connection and everyday life in Brooklyn.

The photograph captures a wonderfully candid moment between the two actors, with William Hurt wearing sunglasses and holding a cigarette, while Harvey Keitel stands beside him with a relaxed smile. An atmospheric image that perfectly reflects the understated charm and distinctive character of 1990s independent cinema.
Lorey Sebastian is officially credited as a still photographer on the production of Smoke (1995).

The reverse of the print bears a written identification reading “Laurey Sebastian — William Hurt — Harvey Keitel — Smoke — 1995.”
Please be advised that the identification on the reverse contains a spelling error: the photographer's name is written as “Laurey Sebastian” instead of the correct “Lorey Sebastian”.

Photograph details:
- Photographer: Lorey Sebastian
- Film: Smoke
- Subjects: Harvey Keitel & William Hurt
- Year: 1995
- Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Dimensions: 28.5 × 19 cm (W × H)
- Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photographs.

A wonderful piece of independent cinema history, bringing together two outstanding actors, Paul Auster's celebrated storytelling and the distinctive visual atmosphere of 1990s New York.
An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Hollywood photography, independent cinema and classic film memorabilia.