Glue Sniffer (1999)
Oliver flees from abuse of his family and seeks refuge in the violent streets of Caracas, where survival is only possible in an environment of corruption, crime and sniffing glue to escape hunger, like other children in the same situation. Soon, the child becomes part of the clashes between drug gangs and corrupt policemen.
Director: Elia Schneider
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: September 15, 1999
Cast
- José Gregorio Rivas - Oliver
- Alfredo Medina - Mocho
- Luis Campos - El Chino
- Pedro Lander - Saúl
- Adolfo Cubas - César
- Laureano Olivares - Pelao
- Gladiuska Acosta - Beatricita
- Nestor Terán - Pajarito
- Ramón Paiva - Pechundío
- Jenny Noguera - El Chino's mother
Screenplay
- Néstor Caballero (Screenplay)
- Santiago Tabernero (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Oscar Pérez
Editing: José Sousa Gómes
Production: Domain Entertainment Michigan, Joel Films, Producciones Cinematográficas Filmart S.L., Blanco & Travieso, Columbia TriStar, Filmart Distribución
Country: Spain, Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Urban Poverty and Slums, Corruption in the Police Force
Keywords
police brutality, drug trafficking, homelessness, police corruption, domestic violence, juvenile crime
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Glue Sniffer about?
- Oliver flees from abuse of his family and seeks refuge in the violent streets of Caracas, where survival is only possible in an environment of corruption, crime and sniffing glue to escape hunger, like other children in the same situation. Soon, the child becomes part of the clashes between drug gangs and corrupt policemen.
- Who directed Glue Sniffer?
- Glue Sniffer was directed by Elia Schneider.
- Who stars in Glue Sniffer?
- Glue Sniffer stars José Gregorio Rivas, Alfredo Medina, Luis Campos, Pedro Lander, Adolfo Cubas, Laureano Olivares.
- How long is Glue Sniffer?
- Glue Sniffer has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Glue Sniffer?
- Glue Sniffer is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Glue Sniffer produced?
- Glue Sniffer was produced in Spain, Venezuela.
- What are the themes of Glue Sniffer?
- The themes of Glue Sniffer include: Urban Poverty and Slums, Corruption in the Police Force.