The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place (1970)

Cast

• Rod Steiger - Narrator

Screenplay

• Dan Peterson

Keywords

heroin, drug addiction, addiction, marijuana, drug rehabilitation, methadone, lexington kentucky, daytop, synanon

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place about?

This film describes the 1960s drug culture. Addicts discuss their experiences in the United States and in Vietnam. Dr. Stanley Yolles, director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), talks about the drug culture and the NIMH role in prevention and treatment. The tape describes growth in the use of marijuana and heroin. In 1966, the Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Act is the first law to give the addict a choice of treatment or jail. Synanon in California is a private, self-help, residential community that helps people deal with their addictions. New York's Daytop Village works not only with addicts on addictions, but on developing a new lifestyle. Methadone, though still experimental, has proved to be an effective treatment for heroin addiction.

Who directed The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place?

The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place was directed by William Templeton.

Who stars in The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place?

The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place stars Rod Steiger.

How long is The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place?

The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).

What genre is The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place?

The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place is a Documentary film.