Cracked Up

May. 26,1987      
Rating:
5.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

17-year-old track star, John Owens, has never used any drug stronger than pot, until he meets an older woman who introduces him to crack cocaine. He quickly becomes addicted but is able to hide his problem from all except his best friend, Chris.

James Wilder as  John Owens
Ed Asner as  Rev. Vincent Owens
Raphael Sbarge as  Chris
Marilyn Jones as  Terri
Richard Holden as  Ed
Kim Delaney as  Jackie
H. Richard Greene as  Coach
F.J. O'Neil as  Dr. Eckhart
Richard Frank as  Resident doctor
Scott Burkholder as  Doctor at track

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Reviews

Spoonatects
1987/05/26

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

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Onlinewsma
1987/05/27

Absolutely Brilliant!

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FuzzyTagz
1987/05/28

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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Bumpy Chip
1987/05/29

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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