
Pay-Off In Pain
Synopsis
The personal and social tragedy of drug addiction with its evil accompaniment, drug traffic. Over the side of the silent liner in the darkness slips the package of smuggled narcotics, introducing us to the complex problem which involves all races and classes of man. We see many aspects of addiction - the addict preparing an injection, a group waiting tensely for their dope peddler; agents preparing and adulterating the illegal product; the police catching a pusher red-handed. International and national authorities are working from two angles - suppression of the illicit traffic; and where possible, rehabilitation of the addict.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- John K. Rooke
- Original Title
- Pay-Off In Pain
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Anderson
John K. Rooke
Sydney Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Anderson
Director
John K. Rooke
Writer
Sydney Newman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pay-Off In Pain
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What is Pay-Off In Pain about?
The personal and social tragedy of drug addiction with its evil accompaniment, drug traffic. Over the side of the silent liner in the darkness slips the package of smuggled narcotics, introducing us to the complex problem which involves all races and classes of man. We see many aspects of addiction - the addict preparing an injection, a group waiting tensely for their dope peddler; agents preparing and adulterating the illegal product; the police catching a pusher red-handed. International and national authorities are working from two angles - suppression of the illicit traffic; and where possible, rehabilitation of the addict.
Who directed Pay-Off In Pain?
Pay-Off In Pain was directed by Robert Anderson.
Who stars in Pay-Off In Pain?
The principal cast of Pay-Off In Pain includes Not specified.
When was Pay-Off In Pain released and how long is it?
Pay-Off In Pain was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 11m.

















