Crack House (1989)

Getting in is easy... Getting out is pure hell.

Crack House (1989) poster

Rick and Melissa are a pair of young lovers hoping to get out of the slums for good and escape the poverty and crime their families and friends have gotten involved in. All this comes to an end when Rick feels he must rejoin his old gang to avenge the killing of his cousin by a rival gang. In the course of getting even, Rick is arrested, leaving Melissa without anyone to protect her. She falls in with a crack dealer and quickly becomes addicted to the drug. When she gets taken by a drug kingpin to settle a debt, only Rick can save her.

Director: Michael Fischa
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mike Piccirillo
Cinematography: Arledge Armenaki
Editing: Bill Swenson, Claudia Finkle
Production: Silverman Entertainment, The Cannon Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Underground Drug Dens and Misery

Keywords

rape victim, gang, poverty, drugs, crack house

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Michael Fischa
More Films in Genre: Action, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crack House about?
Rick and Melissa are a pair of young lovers hoping to get out of the slums for good and escape the poverty and crime their families and friends have gotten involved in. All this comes to an end when Rick feels he must rejoin his old gang to avenge the killing of his cousin by a rival gang. In the course of getting even, Rick is arrested, leaving Melissa without anyone to protect her. She falls in with a crack dealer and quickly becomes addicted to the drug. When she gets taken by a drug kingpin to settle a debt, only Rick can save her.
Who directed Crack House?
Crack House was directed by Michael Fischa.
Who stars in Crack House?
Crack House stars Jim Brown, Anthony Geary, Richard Roundtree, Cheryl Butler, Gregg Thomsen, Angel Tompkins.
How long is Crack House?
Crack House has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Crack House?
Crack House is a Action, Drama film.
Where was Crack House produced?
Crack House was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Crack House?
The themes of Crack House include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Underground Drug Dens and Misery.