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Genres
Drama
Overview
17-year-old track star, John Owens, has never used any drug stronger than pot, until he meets an older woman who introduces him to crack cocaine. He quickly becomes addicted but is able to hide his problem from all except his best friend, Chris.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
100 min
Release Date
1987-05-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Vote Average
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
James Wilder
John Owens
Ed Asner
Rev. Vincent Owens
Raphael Sbarge
Chris
Marilyn Jones
Terri
Richard Holden
Ed
Kim Delaney
Jackie
H. Richard Greene
Coach
F.J. O'Neil
Dr. Eckhart
Richard Frank
Resident doctor
Scott Burkholder
Doctor at track
Toni Sawyer
Woman
Margaret Howell
Hooker
Bobby McGee
Paramedic
Jules Dean
Student
Craig Goolsby
Patron at bar
Reynaldo Silva
Husband / Father holding baby at hospital
Oliver Theess
Track team member
Oliver Theess
Track Team Member (uncredited)
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