Under the Influence(1986)
Noah Talbot is a long-time alcoholic whose drinking begins to have a devastating effect not only on his personal life but on his family as well.
Movie: Under the Influence
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Noah Talbot
Helen Talbot
Ann Talbot Simpson
Stephen Talbot
Eddie Talbot
Terri Talbot
John Simpson
Cade
Dr. Duran
Eve
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Noah Talbot is a long-time alcoholic whose drinking begins to have a devastating effect not only on his personal life but on his family as well.
Release Date
1986-09-28
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5.3
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