Story of a Junkie
“It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society.”
Synopsis
Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lech Kowalski
- Original Title
- Story of a Junkie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lech Kowalski
Val Kuklowsky
Lech Kowalski
Department Leadership Roster
Lech Kowalski
Director
Lech Kowalski
Producer
Val Kuklowsky
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story of a Junkie
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What is Story of a Junkie about?
Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.
Who directed Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie was directed by Lech Kowalski.
Who stars in Story of a Junkie?
The principal cast of Story of a Junkie includes John Spacely.
When was Story of a Junkie released and how long is it?
Story of a Junkie was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).