Death Drug (1978)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1978 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 13m

The first hit didn't cost him anything.

Overview

A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug PCP.

Oscar Williams

Director

Roland S. Jefferson

Writer

Cast

Philip Michael Thomas's headshot

Philip Michael Thomas

Jesse
Vernee Watson-Johnson's headshot

Vernee Watson-Johnson

Carolyn (as Verne Watson)
Rosalind Cash's headshot

Rosalind Cash

Doctor
Frankie Crocker's headshot

Frankie Crocker

Drug dealer
John Poole's headshot

John Poole

Record executive
Casey Biggs's headshot

Casey Biggs

Melvin
Chip Branton's headshot

Chip Branton

Ricky
Robert Burgos's headshot

Robert Burgos

Record executive

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