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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuA government agent investigates the use of illegal amphetamines among long-haul truck drivers.A government agent investigates the use of illegal amphetamines among long-haul truck drivers.A government agent investigates the use of illegal amphetamines among long-haul truck drivers.
Robert B. Williams
- Dunc Clayton
- (as Robert Williams)
Gordon Armitage
- Diner Patron
- (Nicht genannt)
Benjie Bancroft
- Diner Patron
- (Nicht genannt)
Claire Carleton
- Mabel
- (Nicht genannt)
Bud Cokes
- Diner Patron
- (Nicht genannt)
Roy Damron
- Club Patron
- (Nicht genannt)
John Dierkes
- 'Shug' Grandon
- (Nicht genannt)
George Ford
- Diner Patron
- (Nicht genannt)
Bill Gallant
- Minor Role
- (Nicht genannt)
Larry Mancine
- Attendant
- (Nicht genannt)
Handlung
WUSSTEST DU SCHON:
- WissenswertesThe many references throughout the movie to " Bennie" of course refer to Benzedrine. This amphetamine first registered in 1933 and use for a number of ailments ranging from narcolepsy to obesity and attention deficit disorder,soon grew very popular.It was used or rather abused by servicemen during world war 2, housewives during the 40's and 50's and of course,long haul truck drivers.It was not until 1959 (and maybe as a direct result of this movie),it's use was finally regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1959.I is now a schedule 2 or class B controlled drug used only for certain medical conditions.
- PatzerThe close up of the truck cabs is obviously not the same as the front panned out view of the truck cabs.
- Zitate
Tom Kaylor: Men who know you, Val, all end up as bad insurance risks.
Ausgewählte Rezension
Peter Graves vs. illegal drug suppliers
DEATH IN SMALL DOSES is an American B-movie crime thriller set in the world of truckers and trucking. It's nowhere near as good as that British classic HELL DRIVERS, but the plot is unusual enough to keep you watching and it could be a lot worse. Future MISSION IMPOSSIBLE star Peter Graves is tasked with investigating the prevalence of illegal amphetamines which truck drivers have been taking to keep them awake during long drives. Unfortunately the side effects include hallucinations and death, so Graves must find the supply chain and nip it in the bud before anybody else dies.
What follows is your usual second-tier story with a little mystery, a little suspense, and a handful of action scenes. Graves is a perfectly likable hero but the real scene-stealer here is Chuck Connors as a beatnik-inspired loudmouth who lights up the screen whenever he appears. Mala Powers is particularly stunning as the love interest of the piece, and the stunt scenes, while hampered by the low budget, keep the production moving along nicely. The twist ending is a strong way to end the film too.
What follows is your usual second-tier story with a little mystery, a little suspense, and a handful of action scenes. Graves is a perfectly likable hero but the real scene-stealer here is Chuck Connors as a beatnik-inspired loudmouth who lights up the screen whenever he appears. Mala Powers is particularly stunning as the love interest of the piece, and the stunt scenes, while hampered by the low budget, keep the production moving along nicely. The twist ending is a strong way to end the film too.
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- Leofwine_draca
- 18. Juli 2016
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By what name was Tod in kleinen Dosen (1957) officially released in India in English?
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