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Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic

Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic

Yes, Sarah drinks. Drinks as though she has to, no matter what happens. Big trouble for anybody. And little Sarah is only 15.

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DramaTV Movie

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Finding herself unable to cope with the divorce of her parents and the stress of daily life, 15-year-old Sarah Travis starts drinking in secret. At first, alcohol provides comfort and release. Then it sends her life spiraling out of control.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

5.227/10

Release Date

11 February 1975

Country

United States of America

Cast

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Sarah Travis

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

Jerry Travis

Verna Bloom

Verna Bloom

Jean Hodges

William Daniels

William Daniels

Matt Hodges

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Dr. Marvin Kittredge

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Ken Newkirk

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Mr. Peterson

Eric Olson

Eric Olson

Bobby

Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang

Nancy

Steve Benedict

Steve Benedict

Ray Peterson

Richard Roat

Richard Roat

Fred Tyler

Marian Collier

Marian Collier

Mrs. Peterson

Hilda Haynes

Hilda Haynes

Margaret

Jessica Rains

Jessica Rains

Mrs. Tyler

Sheila Larken

Sheila Larken

Vice Principal

Karen Purcill

Karen Purcill

Marilyn Cooper

Heather Totten

Heather Totten

Carol

Dean Franklin

Dean Franklin

Boy

Bill Thornbury

Bill Thornbury

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