Death in Small Doses
“...the picture that crosses the forbidden territory...of THRILL PILLS!”
Synopsis
A government agent investigates the use of illegal amphetamines among long-haul truck drivers.
Top Cast
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Peter Graves
Agent / Tom Kaylor
Mala Powers
Valerie 'Val' Owens
Chuck Connors
Mink Reynolds
Merry Anders
Amy 'Miss Diesel of 1958' Phillips
Roy Engel
Wally Morse
Robert B. Williams
'Dunc' Clayton
Harry Lauter
Steve Hummel / Mr. Brown
Pete Kooy
Payson
Robert Christopher
Lennie Owens
Gordon Armitage
Benjie Bancroft
Claire Carleton
Mabel (uncredited)
Bud Cokes
Roy Damron
Club Patron (uncredited)
John Dierkes
George Ford
Diner Patron (uncredited)
Larry Mancine
Kathy Marlowe
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGreevey
- Original Score
- Robert Wiley Miller, Emil Newman
- Original Title
- Death in Small Doses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
John McGreevey
Robert Wiley Miller, Emil Newman
Carl E. Guthrie
William Austin
Richard V. Heermance
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
John McGreevey
Screenplay
Richard V. Heermance
Producer
Robert Wiley Miller
Original Music Composer
Emil Newman
Original Music Composer
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
William Austin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death in Small Doses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death in Small Doses about?
A government agent investigates the use of illegal amphetamines among long-haul truck drivers.
Who directed Death in Small Doses?
Death in Small Doses was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in Death in Small Doses?
The principal cast of Death in Small Doses includes Peter Graves, Mala Powers, Chuck Connors, Merry Anders, Roy Engel.
When was Death in Small Doses released and how long is it?
Death in Small Doses was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Death in Small Doses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death in Small Doses was composed by Robert Wiley Miller, Emil Newman.