Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic (1975)

  • NR
  • 02/11/1975 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 36m

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

Overview

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.

Richard Donner

Director

Esther Shapiro

Writer

Richard Alan Shapiro

Writer

Cast

Linda Blair's headshot

Linda Blair

Sarah Travis
Larry Hagman's headshot

Larry Hagman

Jerry Travis
Verna Bloom's headshot

Verna Bloom

Jean Hodges
William Daniels's headshot

William Daniels

Matt Hodges
Michael Lerner's headshot

Michael Lerner

Dr. Marvin Kittredge
Mark Hamill's headshot

Mark Hamill

Ken Newkirk
M. Emmet Walsh's headshot

M. Emmet Walsh

Mr. Peterson
Eric Olson's headshot

Eric Olson

Bobby

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