Crack House
“Getting in is easy... Getting out is pure hell.”
Synopsis
Rick and Melissa are a pair of young lovers hoping to get out of the slums for good and escape the poverty and crime their families and friends have gotten involved in. All this comes to an end when Rick feels he must rejoin his old gang to avenge the killing of his cousin by a rival gang. In the course of getting even, Rick is arrested, leaving Melissa without anyone to protect her. She falls in with a crack dealer and quickly becomes addicted to the drug. When she gets taken by a drug kingpin to settle a debt, only Rick can save her.
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Top Cast
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Jim Brown
Steadman
Anthony Geary
Dockett
Richard Roundtree
Lt. Johnson
Cheryl Butler
Melissa
Gregg Thomsen
Rick Morales
Angel Tompkins
Mother
Clyde Jones
B.T.
Albert Michel Jr.
Chico
Kenny Edwards
Tripper
Heidi Thomas
Annie
Louis A. Rivera
Jesus
Michael C. Matthews
Teddy
Tommy Morgan Jr.
Lookout
F. Gary Gray
Gray
George Sharperson
Gray
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fischa
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Schaeffer
- Original Score
- Mike Piccirillo
- Original Title
- Crack House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Silverman Entertainment, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fischa
Blake Schaeffer, Jack Silverman
Mike Piccirillo
Arledge Armenaki
Bill Swenson, Claudia Finkle
Jack Silverman, Joan Weidman, John Quinn, Jim Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fischa
Director
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Blake Schaeffer
Screenplay
Jack Silverman
Producer
Joan Weidman
Producer
Bill Swenson
Editor
Claudia Finkle
Editor
John Quinn
Producer
Jim Silverman
Producer
Mike Piccirillo
Original Music Composer
Arledge Armenaki
Director of Photography
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 Crack House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crack House about?
Rick and Melissa are a pair of young lovers hoping to get out of the slums for good and escape the poverty and crime their families and friends have gotten involved in. All this comes to an end when Rick feels he must rejoin his old gang to avenge the killing of his cousin by a rival gang. In the course of getting even, Rick is arrested, leaving Melissa without anyone to protect her. She falls in with a crack dealer and quickly becomes addicted to the drug. When she gets taken by a drug kingpin to settle a debt, only Rick can save her.
Who directed Crack House?
Crack House was directed by Michael Fischa.
Who stars in Crack House?
The principal cast of Crack House includes Jim Brown, Anthony Geary, Richard Roundtree, Cheryl Butler, Gregg Thomsen.
When was Crack House released and how long is it?
Crack House was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Crack House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crack House was composed by Mike Piccirillo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crack House?
Crack House holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).