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Story of a Junkie
Story of a Junkie
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  2. Story of a Junkie

Story of a Junkie

1985
1h 35m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1985

Runtime

1h 35m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

3
Screambox Amazon Channel
Troma NOW
Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel

Rent

2
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

Buy

2
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

Ads

1
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Storyline

"It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society."

Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Nov 25, 1985
Languages
English
Director
Lech Kowalski
Lech Kowalski
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

John Spacely

John Spacely

John Spaceley

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