Death Drug
The first hit didn't cost him anything.
1978 · 1h 13m · PG-13
Drama
Directed by
Oscar Williams
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.
Director and cast
- Oscar Williams Director
- Philip Michael Thomas as Jesse
- Vernee Watson as Carolyn (as Verne Watson)
- Rosalind Cash as Doctor
- Frankie Crocker as Drug dealer
- John Poole as Record executive
- Casey Biggs as Melvin
- Chip Branton as Ricky
- Robert Burgos as Record executive
- Tony Major as Friend of Jesse
- Ric Mancino as Mr. Simms (as Rick Mancini)
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