Death in Small Doses (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, Death in Small Doses is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joseph M. Newman, running about 78 minutes. “...the picture that crosses the forbidden territory...of THRILL PILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A government agent investigates the use of illegal amphetamines among long-haul truck drivers.
Who’s in it. Death in Small Doses stars Peter Graves as Agent / Tom Kaylor, Chuck Connors as Mink Reynolds, Mala Powers as Valerie 'Val' Owens and Robert B. Williams as 'Dunc' Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Death in Small Doses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in Small Doses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in Small Doses tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in Small Doses (1957)?
- In US, Death in Small Doses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death in Small Doses worth watching?
- Death in Small Doses holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death in Small Doses?
- Death in Small Doses stars Peter Graves, Chuck Connors, Mala Powers, Robert B. Williams and Roy Engel.
- When was Death in Small Doses released?
- Death in Small Doses was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.