
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

Desperate Lives
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A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
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1982-03-03
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Who's killing young kids with drugs and crime?
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