Angel Dusted (1981)
Cautionary anti-drug film based on a true story about the effects on Jean Stapleton and Arthur Hill when their teenage son (John Putch, Stapleton's real-life son) gets spaced out on a marijuana joint laced with PCP, or "angel dust," and the family is forced to wrestle with the crisis.
Director: Dick Lowry
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 11, 1981
Cast
- Jean Stapleton - Betty Eaton
- Arthur Hill - Michael Eaton
- John Putch - Owen Eaton
- Helen Hunt - Lizzie Eaton
- Darlene Craviotto - Dr. Joan Gideon
- Percy Rodriguez - Dr. Kevin Hastings
- Patrick Cassidy - Bob Shecky
- Ken Michelman - Mark Eaton
- Brian Andrews - Andrew Eaton
- Carole Androsky - Gretchen
Screenplay
- Ursula Etons (Book)
- Darlene Craviotto (Story)
- Darlene Craviotto (Teleplay)
Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Frank Beascoechea
Editing: Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Production: NRW Features
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
high school, drug abuse, hallucination, based on true story, drug use, mental institution, drug rehabilitation, denial, pcp, anti drugs
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angel Dusted about?
- Cautionary anti-drug film based on a true story about the effects on Jean Stapleton and Arthur Hill when their teenage son (John Putch, Stapleton's real-life son) gets spaced out on a marijuana joint laced with PCP, or "angel dust," and the family is forced to wrestle with the crisis.
- Who directed Angel Dusted?
- Angel Dusted was directed by Dick Lowry.
- Who stars in Angel Dusted?
- Angel Dusted stars Jean Stapleton, Arthur Hill, John Putch, Helen Hunt, Darlene Craviotto, Percy Rodriguez.
- How long is Angel Dusted?
- Angel Dusted has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Angel Dusted?
- Angel Dusted is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Angel Dusted produced?
- Angel Dusted was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Angel Dusted?
- The themes of Angel Dusted include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.