Desperate Lives
“Who's killing young kids with drugs and crime?”
Synopsis
A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
Top Cast
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Diana Scarwid
Eileen Phillips
Doug McKeon
Scott Cameron
Helen Hunt
Sandy Cameron
William Windom
Dr. Jarvis
Art Hindle
Stan
Tom Atkins
John Cameron
Norman Alden
Coach
Tricia Cast
Susan Garber
Sam Bottoms
Ken Baynes
Diane Ladd
Carol Cameron
Michele Greene
Julie Jordan
Terry Alexander
Robert Walsh
Joyce Brothers
Mrs. Watson
Aggie Terry
Cindy
Katherine Kelly Lang
Mary
Jane Milmore
Jane
Grant Cramer
Steve
Susan McClung
Sarah
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Lew Hunter
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Desperate Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Fellows-Keegan Company, Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
Lew Hunter
Bruce Broughton
Joseph F. Biroc
Les Green
Arthur Fellows, Lew Hunter, Terry Keegan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
Lew Hunter
Screenplay
Lew Hunter
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Les Green
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Lives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Lives about?
A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
Who directed Desperate Lives?
Desperate Lives was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in Desperate Lives?
The principal cast of Desperate Lives includes Diana Scarwid, Doug McKeon, Helen Hunt, William Windom, Art Hindle.
When was Desperate Lives released and how long is it?
Desperate Lives was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate Lives was composed by Bruce Broughton.