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Story of a Junkie (1985)

"It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society."

5.9/10 1h 35m Nov 25, 1985
Drama

Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.

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Movie Details

Original Title Story of a Junkie
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

John Spacely
John Spacely
John Spaceley
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Director Lech Kowalski
Producer Lech Kowalski
Editor Val Kuklowsky

Videos & Trailers

Blu-ray Promo Trailer
Blu-ray Promo Trailer
Trailer
"Winding Through: STORY OF A JUNKIE" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive
"Winding Through: STORY OF A JUNKIE" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive
Featurette

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Backdrop Image

Keywords

heroin drug addiction junkie ghetto eye patch downtown intravenous lower east side drug addict shooting up urban landscape saint marks place

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Details
Release Date November 25, 1985
Runtime 1h 35m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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