Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth
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An educational film sponsored and distributed by the Los Angeles-based Narcotic Educational Foundation of America and directed by Gilbert Lasky with financial assistance of the Woman’s Relief Corps targets teachers as well as junior and senior high school students in the war on drugs. Narcotics are classified and effects of opiates, stimulants, and barbiturates are summarized and dramatized
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“ NARCOTICS: A CHALLENGE TO YOUTH ” 1956 DRUG SCARE FILM FOR TEACHERS XD46654
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Lasky
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Austin
- Original Title
- Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Lasky
Ronald Austin
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Lasky
Director
Ronald Austin
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth about?
An educational film sponsored and distributed by the Los Angeles-based Narcotic Educational Foundation of America and directed by Gilbert Lasky with financial assistance of the Woman’s Relief Corps targets teachers as well as junior and senior high school students in the war on drugs. Narcotics are classified and effects of opiates, stimulants, and barbiturates are summarized and dramatized
Who directed Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth was directed by Gilbert Lasky.
Who stars in Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
The principal cast of Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth includes Lowell Thomas, Ronald Trujillo, Jim Raymond.
When was Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth released and how long is it?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).