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.
Movie: Death Drug
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