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Story of a Junkie(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-11-25
59%
10 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Movie: Story of a Junkie
Top 1 Billed Cast
John Spacely
John Spaceley
Video Trailer Story of a Junkie
Video: Blu-ray Promo Trailer
Blu-ray Promo Trailer
"Winding Through: STORY OF A JUNKIE" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive
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Blu-ray Promo Trailer - Trailer
"Winding Through: STORY OF A JUNKIE" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive - Featurette
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