Angel Dusted
Synopsis
Cautionary anti-drug film based on a true story about the effects on Jean Stapleton and Arthur Hill when their teenage son (John Putch, Stapleton's real-life son) gets spaced out on a marijuana joint laced with PCP, or "angel dust," and the family is forced to wrestle with the crisis.
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Angel Dusted (TV Movie) - Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
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Jean Stapleton
Betty Eaton
Arthur Hill
Michael Eaton
John Putch
Owen Eaton
Helen Hunt
Lizzie Eaton
Darlene Craviotto
Dr. Joan Gideon
Percy Rodriguez
Dr. Kevin Hastings
Patrick Cassidy
Bob Shecky
Ken Michelman
Mark Eaton
Brian Andrews
Andrew Eaton
Carole Androsky
Gretchen
Charles Lucia
Jimmy
Dorothy Neumann
Mrs. Oblanski
Carol Williard
Kathy Eaton
Reatha Grey
Nurse Smith
Jerry Hardin
Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Domingo Ambriz
Toni Petrie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Ursula Etons, Darlene Craviotto
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Angel Dusted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- NRW Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Ursula Etons, Darlene Craviotto
James Horner
Frank Beascoechea
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Marian Rees, Dorothea G. Petrie
Department Leadership Roster
David S. Cass Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Dick Lowry
Director
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Producer
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Frank Beascoechea
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel Dusted
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What is Angel Dusted about?
Cautionary anti-drug film based on a true story about the effects on Jean Stapleton and Arthur Hill when their teenage son (John Putch, Stapleton's real-life son) gets spaced out on a marijuana joint laced with PCP, or "angel dust," and the family is forced to wrestle with the crisis.
Who directed Angel Dusted?
Angel Dusted was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Angel Dusted?
The principal cast of Angel Dusted includes Jean Stapleton, Arthur Hill, John Putch, Helen Hunt, Darlene Craviotto.
When was Angel Dusted released and how long is it?
Angel Dusted was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Angel Dusted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel Dusted was composed by James Horner.
Is Angel Dusted based on a book or true story?
Angel Dusted is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ursula Etons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angel Dusted?
Angel Dusted holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).