Desperate Lives(1982)
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Desperate Lives Synopsis
A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
Desperate Lives (1982) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, released on March 3, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Diana Scarwid, Doug McKeon, Helen Hunt and William Windom. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Writers:
- Lew Hunter
- Producers:
- Lew Hunter
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Fellows-Keegan Company, Lorimar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Diana Scarwid
as Eileen Phillips
Doug McKeon
as Scott Cameron
Helen Hunt
as Sandy Cameron
William Windom
as Dr. Jarvis
Art Hindle
as Stan
Tom Atkins
as John Cameron
Norman Alden
as Coach
Tricia Cast
as Susan Garber
Sam Bottoms
as Ken Baynes
Diane Ladd
as Carol Cameron
Michele Greene
as Julie Jordan
Terry Alexander
as Robert Walsh
Key crew
Directed by Robert Michael Lewis, written by Lew Hunter, produced by Lew Hunter.
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Desperate Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Desperate Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Lives online?
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Who stars in Desperate Lives?
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The main cast of Desperate Lives (1982) includes Diana Scarwid, Doug McKeon, Helen Hunt, William Windom and Art Hindle. The film was directed by Robert Michael Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Lives released?
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Desperate Lives was released on March 3, 1982 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Desperate Lives worth watching?
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Desperate Lives (1982) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.