Critically Acclaimed documentary from director Lech Kowalski (DOA) following the life and times of a down-and-out heroin addict in 1980s New York.
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Robin McGill | ... | Himself |
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Scott Colombo | ... | Himself |
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Joe McGill | ... | Himself |
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John McGill | ... | Himself |
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Little | ... | Himself |
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Critically Acclaimed documentary from director Lech Kowalski (DOA) following the life and times of a down-and-out heroin addict in 1980s New York.
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It hits on you. It hustles. It gets off. It shoots. It overdoses. It risks. It deals. It bags. It loves. It feels. It loses. It wins. It survives. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
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22 November 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Performed by Bernie Worrell
Recorded at Atlantic Studios
Courtesy of Invasion Records
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This movie has real drug abuse and bad acting scenes. May be worth showing your suburban kids if they know nothing about heroin abuse. It is a scary and depressing film, and can get very boring.
The VHS edition contains an interview with Lech Kowalski (the director) by Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Studios President). It's on a street corner like he's catching her on the way to the store. It's a very poor addition to this garbage. Gee, I wonder if I should ge the DVD for more exciting additions to this trash.
Kaufman said it was better then "Train Spotting". I would definitely suggests "Train Spotting" rather than this film.