Story of a Junkie(1985)
It's the story of a desperate man. It's the story of a desperate society.
Story of a Junkie Synopsis
Filmed in documentary-style, the film follows the character of Gringo, a young man looking for fortune in New York, only to fall into heroin addiction.
Story of a Junkie (1985) is a drama film directed by Lech Kowalski, released on November 25, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Spacely. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Lech Kowalski
- Producers:
- Lech Kowalski
- Status:
- Released
Story of a Junkie (1985) Trailer
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Story of a Junkie Videos & Clips
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Trailer
"Winding Through: STORY OF A JUNKIE" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive
Featurette
Story of a Junkie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Lech Kowalski, produced by Lech Kowalski.
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Story of a Junkie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Story of a Junkie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Story of a Junkie online?
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Story of a Junkie (1985) is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Story of a Junkie?
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The main cast of Story of a Junkie (1985) includes John Spacely. The film was directed by Lech Kowalski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Story of a Junkie released?
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Story of a Junkie was released on November 25, 1985 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Story of a Junkie worth watching?
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Story of a Junkie (1985) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Story of a Junkie?
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Yes. The official Story of a Junkie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.