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Death Drug
Death Drug

Death Drug

The first hit didn't cost him anything.

Genres

Drama

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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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

73 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

01 January 1978

Country

United States of America

Cast

Philip Michael Thomas

Philip Michael Thomas

Jesse

Vernee Watson-Johnson

Vernee Watson-Johnson

Carolyn (as Verne Watson)

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Doctor

Frankie Crocker

Frankie Crocker

Drug dealer

John Poole

John Poole

Record executive

Casey Biggs

Casey Biggs

Melvin

Chip Branton

Chip Branton

Ricky

Robert Burgos

Robert Burgos

Record executive

Tony Major

Tony Major

Friend of Jesse

Ric Mancino

Ric Mancino

Mr. Simms (as Rick Mancini)

Larry McCormick

Larry McCormick

Newscaster

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