Narcotic (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1933, Narcotic is a drama and crime film directed by Dwain Esper, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. As the opening scroll tells us, Narcotic was "presented in the hope that the public may become aware of the terrific struggle to rid the world of drug addiction." The movie itself is a salacious plunge into a world of sordid pleasures. It tells us the story of Dr. William G. Davies, an infamous snake-oil salesman who started his career as a promising medical student.
Who’s in it. Narcotic stars Harry Cording as Dr. William G. Davis, Joan Dix as Mrs. Davies, Patricia Farley as Mae and Jean Lacy as Lena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Narcotic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Narcotic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Narcotic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Narcotic (1933)?
- In US, Narcotic is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Narcotic worth watching?
- Narcotic holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Narcotic?
- Narcotic stars Harry Cording, Joan Dix, Patricia Farley, Jean Lacy and J. Stuart Blackton Jr..
- When was Narcotic released?
- Narcotic was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.