Dadah Is Death (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Dadah Is Death is a drama film directed by Jerry London, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. On 9th of November 1983 two Australians, Kevin Barlow and Geoff Chambers were arrested at Penang Airport in Malaysia carrying 179 grams of Heroin. A crime which in Malaysia carries a mandatory sentence of death... Dadah Is Death (A Long Way From Home) is the true story of Barbara Barlow's desperate attempt to save her son from the Hangmans rope - a courageous effort that involved impassioned pleas to President Reagan, The British Prime Minister, and even the Pope. By July 1986 this international struggle had seemed to reach a hopeless conclusion and all that was left was a mother's love for her son.
Who’s in it. Dadah Is Death stars Julie Christie as Barbara Barlow, Hugo Weaving as Geoffrey Chambers, John Polson as Kevin Barlow and Victor Banerjee as Karpal Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dadah Is Death has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dadah Is Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dadah Is Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dadah Is Death (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dadah Is Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dadah Is Death worth watching?
- Dadah Is Death holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dadah Is Death?
- Dadah Is Death stars Julie Christie, Hugo Weaving, John Polson, Victor Banerjee and Sarah Jessica Parker.
- When was Dadah Is Death released?
- Dadah Is Death was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.