Pay-Off In Pain (1948)

Pay-Off In Pain (1948) poster

The personal and social tragedy of drug addiction with its evil accompaniment, drug traffic. Over the side of the silent liner in the darkness slips the package of smuggled narcotics, introducing us to the complex problem which involves all races and classes of man. We see many aspects of addiction - the addict preparing an injection, a group waiting tensely for their dope peddler; agents preparing and adulterating the illegal product; the police catching a pusher red-handed. International and national authorities are working from two angles - suppression of the illicit traffic; and where possible, rehabilitation of the addict.

Director: Robert Anderson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

drug dealer, drug smuggling, drug trafficking, heroin, drug addiction, cocaine, addiction, drug pusher, marijuana, drug trade, drugs

More Films by Director: Robert Anderson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pay-Off In Pain about?
The personal and social tragedy of drug addiction with its evil accompaniment, drug traffic. Over the side of the silent liner in the darkness slips the package of smuggled narcotics, introducing us to the complex problem which involves all races and classes of man. We see many aspects of addiction - the addict preparing an injection, a group waiting tensely for their dope peddler; agents preparing and adulterating the illegal product; the police catching a pusher red-handed. International and national authorities are working from two angles - suppression of the illicit traffic; and where possible, rehabilitation of the addict.
Who directed Pay-Off In Pain?
Pay-Off In Pain was directed by Robert Anderson.
How long is Pay-Off In Pain?
Pay-Off In Pain has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Pay-Off In Pain?
Pay-Off In Pain is a Documentary film.
Where was Pay-Off In Pain produced?
Pay-Off In Pain was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Pay-Off In Pain?
The themes of Pay-Off In Pain include: Drug Addiction and Downfall.