Desperate Lives(1982)
Who's killing young kids with drugs and crime?
A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
Movie: Desperate Lives
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Eileen Phillips
Scott Cameron
Sandy Cameron
Dr. Jarvis
Stan
John Cameron
Coach
Susan Garber
Ken Baynes
Carol Cameron
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A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
Release Date
1982-03-03
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6.5
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Who's killing young kids with drugs and crime?
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