Confessions of an Opium Eater (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1962, Confessions of an Opium Eater is a drama and crime film directed by Albert Zugsmith, running about 85 minutes. “Take one daring step beyond the threshold of your own imagination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vincent Price stars in this early '60s adaptation of Thomas De Quincey's thriller about an opium addict trying to solve a mystery in San Francisco's Chinatown.
Who’s in it. Confessions of an Opium Eater stars Vincent Price as Gilbert De Quincey, Linda Ho as Ruby Low, Richard Loo as George Wah and June Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Confessions of an Opium Eater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Confessions of an Opium Eater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Confessions of an Opium Eater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Confessions of an Opium Eater (1962)?
- In US, Confessions of an Opium Eater is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Confessions of an Opium Eater worth watching?
- Confessions of an Opium Eater holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Confessions of an Opium Eater?
- Confessions of an Opium Eater stars Vincent Price, Linda Ho, Richard Loo, June Kim and June Kyoto Lu.
- When was Confessions of an Opium Eater released?
- Confessions of an Opium Eater was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.