1982
Synopsis
1982, a film inspired by true events at the onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia, tells the story of a father and his efforts to protect his gifted daughter from the insidious epidemic which has literally come home via her drug-addicted mother. As his wife becomes more distant and unreliable, he struggles to raise his daughter on his own, while still striving to help his wife become clean. In the process, he learns some hard truths about his marriage and his life, which will ultimately test him as a parent, a husband, and a man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Oliver
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Oliver
- Original Title
- 1982
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Oliver
Director
Tommy Oliver
Screenplay
Tommy Oliver
Editor
Tommy Oliver
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 1982
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What is 1982 about?
1982, a film inspired by true events at the onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia, tells the story of a father and his efforts to protect his gifted daughter from the insidious epidemic which has literally come home via her drug-addicted mother. As his wife becomes more distant and unreliable, he struggles to raise his daughter on his own, while still striving to help his wife become clean. In the process, he learns some hard truths about his marriage and his life, which will ultimately test him as a parent, a husband, and a man.
Who directed 1982?
1982 was directed by Tommy Oliver.
Who stars in 1982?
The principal cast of 1982 includes Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Leal, Wayne Brady, Quinton Aaron, Hill Harper.
When was 1982 released and how long is it?
1982 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1982?
1982 holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).