Death Drug (1978)
The first hit didn't cost him anything.
A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug PCP.
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Philip Michael ThomasJesse
Vernee WatsonCarolyn (as Verne Watson)
Rosalind CashDoctorFrankie CrockerDrug dealerJohn PooleRecord executive
Casey BiggsMelvinChip BrantonRickyRobert BurgosRecord executiveTony MajorFriend of JesseRic MancinoMr. Simms (as Rick Mancini)
Larry McCormickNewscasterKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDrugs · Recording Contract · PcpDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference454564Actor preference361565 · 214994 · 75821
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Frequently asked questions about Death Drug
What is Death Drug about?
A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug PCP.
How long is Death Drug?
Death Drug has a runtime of 73 minutes.