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Desperate Lives (1982)

1982-03-03 · 1h 36m · EN
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Who's killing young kids with drugs and crime?

A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.

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Robert Michael LewisDirector

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Diana ScarwidDiana ScarwidEileen PhillipsDoug McKeonDoug McKeonScott CameronHelen HuntHelen HuntSandy CameronWilliam WindomWilliam WindomDr. JarvisArt HindleArt HindleStanTom AtkinsTom AtkinsJohn CameronNorman AldenNorman AldenCoachTricia CastTricia CastSusan GarberSam BottomsSam BottomsKen BaynesDiane LaddDiane LaddCarol CameronMichele GreeneMichele GreeneJulie JordanTerry AlexanderTerry AlexanderRobert Walsh

Keywords

DrugsHigh schoolDrug addictionMovie of the weekPcp

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityDrugs · High School · Drug AddictionDialogue densityDramaDirector preference316630Actor preference76724 · 83505 · 45060Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Desperate Lives

What is Desperate Lives about?

A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.

How long is Desperate Lives?

Desperate Lives has a runtime of 96 minutes.