Trash
Synopsis
The movie follows Joe, a heroin addict, throughout his quest to score more drugs. The episodic plot occurs over a single day and centers on Joe's problematic relationship with his on-off, sexually frustrated girlfriend. During the course of the day, Joe overdoses in front of an upper-class couple, attempts to fool Welfare into approving his methadone treatment by having Holly fake a pregnancy, and frustrates the women in his life with his drug-induced impotence.
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Joe D'Allesandro & Jane Forth in Trash (1970)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrissey
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morrissey
- Original Title
- Trash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Filmfactory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey
Andy Warhol
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrissey
Director
Andy Warhol
Producer
Paul Morrissey
Editor
Paul Morrissey
Writer
Paul Morrissey
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 Trash
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What is Trash about?
The movie follows Joe, a heroin addict, throughout his quest to score more drugs. The episodic plot occurs over a single day and centers on Joe's problematic relationship with his on-off, sexually frustrated girlfriend. During the course of the day, Joe overdoses in front of an upper-class couple, attempts to fool Welfare into approving his methadone treatment by having Holly fake a pregnancy, and frustrates the women in his life with his drug-induced impotence.
Who directed Trash?
Trash was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in Trash?
The principal cast of Trash includes Joe Dallesandro, Holly Woodlawn, Geri Miller, Andrea Feldman, John Putnam.
When was Trash released and how long is it?
Trash was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trash?
Trash holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).