Death Drug (1978)
The first hit didn't cost him anything.
1978 · 1h 13m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Oscar Williams
Writers: Roland S. Jefferson
Cinematography: Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Cast
Philip Michael Thomas as JesseVernee Watson as Carolyn (as Verne Watson)Rosalind Cash as DoctorFrankie Crocker as Drug dealerJohn Poole as Record executiveCasey Biggs as MelvinChip Branton as RickyRobert Burgos as Record executiveTony Major as Friend of JesseRic Mancino as Mr. Simms (as Rick Mancini)Larry McCormick as NewscasterMore like this
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