Crack House (1989)
Getting in is easy... Getting out is pure hell.
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.
Cast
- Jim Brown - Steadman
- Anthony Geary - Dockett
- Richard Roundtree - Lt. Johnson
- Cheryl Butler - Melissa
- Gregg Thomsen - Rick Morales
- Angel Tompkins - Mother
- Clyde Jones - B.T.
- Albert Michel Jr. - Chico
- Kenny Edwards - Tripper
- Heidi Thomas - Annie
Screenplay
- Blake Schaeffer (Screenplay)
- Jack Silverman (Story)
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
Crack House TrailerFrequently 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.