Angel Dusted (1981)

Angel Dusted (1981) poster

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:

Cast

Screenplay

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

Angel Dusted 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.