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Death Drug
Death Drug
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Death Drug

1978
1h 13m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1978

Runtime

1h 13m

Storyline

"The first hit didn't cost him anything."

A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug PCP.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 13m
Jan 1, 1978
Languages
English
Director
Oscar Williams
Oscar Williams
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Philip Michael Thomas

Philip Michael Thomas

Jesse

Vernee Watson

Vernee Watson

Carolyn (as Verne Watson)

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Doctor

Frankie Crocker

Drug dealer

John Poole

Record executive

Casey Biggs

Casey Biggs

Melvin

Chip Branton

Ricky

Robert Burgos

Record executive

Tony Major

Friend of Jesse

Ric Mancino

Mr. Simms (as Rick Mancini)

Larry McCormick

Larry McCormick

Newscaster

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