|
Trapped in a Purple Haze (TV 2000)When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake. Director:Eric LaneuvilleWriter:Mimi Schmir |
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Trapped in a Purple Haze (TV 2000)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Photos
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jonathan Jackson | ... |
Max Hanson
|
|
| JoBeth Williams | ... |
Sophie Hanson
|
|
| Carly Pope | ... |
Molly White
|
|
| Robin Dunne | ... |
Brian Hanson
|
|
| Amy Stewart | ... | ||
| Colm Feore | ... |
Ed Hanson
|
|
| Hayden Christensen | ... |
Orin Krieg
|
|
 |
Mallory Margel | ... |
Chloe Hanson
|
| Carlo Rota | ... |
David Lebeff
|
|
| Evan Sabba | ... |
Jasper
|
|
|
|
Pixie Bigelow | ... |
Anna Roche
|
|
|
Sheila Brand | ... |
Genie
|
|
|
Jim Codrington | ... |
Police Officer
|
|
|
Steve Cumyn | ... |
Peter
|
|
|
Roger Dunn | ... |
Coach Lucky
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Max Hanson is a gifted artist. But he likes ice hockey better. His mother puts him under constant pressure to pursue his artistic career. He finally collapses under this pressure when he falls for classmate Molly who introduces him to parties and drugs. Everything goes down from there with Max losing all he cares for: Ice hockey and even Molly. After running away from home his mom tries to bring him back but not without the final confrontation. Written by <anya199@hotmail.com>
Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 April 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La caída See more »Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCompany Credits
Production Co:
American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Pearson Television International, Thomas Carter Company See more »
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
This film is a realistic portrayal of the problems faced by Max (well-portrayed by Jonathan Jackson). He is drawn into a relationship with a female student (Carly Pope) who seems to just be temperamental at first, but then it unravels as she is on drugs (heroin) and brings Max into her world.
JoBeth Williams is Max's mom and Colm Feore (as the Dad) gives a realistic performance of a man who loves his son and offers help. For some reason Max's mother has issues with this, and her son ends up on the street. Some of the scenes as when she sees her son pan-handling at the mall, and chooses to avoid him, are realistic and disturbing. There is a sad scene toward the end.
This film has a good message as it addresses Max's point of view. He just wants to fit in and be with his girlfriend (Carly Pope). Highly recommended. 9/10.