Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic (1975)

TV Movie  -  NOT_RATED 96 min  -  Drama
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This movie is a teaching tool about a teenage girl struggling with alcoholism to cope with her feelings of insecurity and usual problems of adolescence.

Director:

Richard Donner

Writers:

Esther Shapiro, Richard Shapiro

Stars:

Linda Blair, Larry Hagman and Verna Bloom
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Blair ...
Sarah Travis
Larry Hagman ...
Jerry Travis
Verna Bloom Verna Bloom ...
Jean Hodges
William Daniels ...
Matt Hodges
Michael Lerner ...
Dr. Marvin Kittredge
Mark Hamill ...
Ken Newkirk
Eric Olson Eric Olson ...
Bobby
Laurette Spang Laurette Spang ...
Nancy
M. Emmet Walsh ...
Mr. Peterson
Steve Benedict Steve Benedict ...
Ray Peterson
Richard Roat ...
Fred Tyler
Marian Collier Marian Collier ...
Mrs. Peterson
Hilda Haynes Hilda Haynes ...
Margaret
Jessica Rains Jessica Rains ...
Mrs. Tyler
Sheila Larken Sheila Larken ...
Vice Principal
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Storyline

Finding herself unable to cope with the divorce of her parents and the stress of daily life, 15-year-old Sarah Travis starts drinking in secret. At first, alcohol provides comfort and release. Then it sends her life spiraling out of control. Written by Reid Taylor  

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Divorce | Alcoholism | Teenage Girl | Alcoholic | Stepfather  | See more »

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Yes, Sarah drinks. Drinks as though she has to, no matter what happens. Big trouble for anybody. And little Sarah is only 15.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Sara T. Retrato de una joven alcoholica See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Director Richard Donner, who later hit pay-dirt with Superman in 1979, went on the talk show circuit to plug his blockbuster and was asked questions about his early directorial work. However, he couldn't remember the name of this movie. He ended up calling it "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway", which was directed by Randal Kleiser. See more »