Story of a Junkie (1985)

It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society.

Story of a Junkie (1985) poster

Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.

Director: Lech Kowalski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Val Kuklowsky
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

heroin, drug addiction, junkie, ghetto, eye patch, downtown, intravenous, lower east side, drug addict, shooting up, urban landscape, saint marks place

Trailer

Story of a Junkie Trailer
More Films by Director: Lech Kowalski
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Story of a Junkie about?
Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.
Who directed Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie was directed by Lech Kowalski.
Who stars in Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie stars John Spacely.
How long is Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie is a Drama film.
Where was Story of a Junkie produced?
Story of a Junkie was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Story of a Junkie?
The themes of Story of a Junkie include: Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall.