Story of a Junkie (1985): Cast & Where to Watch
Story of a Junkie is a 1985 drama directed by Lech Kowalski, starring John Spacely as John Spaceley. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Lech Kowalski
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Story of a Junkie About?
The premise of Story of a Junkie without spoilers.
Filmed in a gritty documentary style, the story follows Gringo, a young immigrant chasing the American dream in New York, only to become trapped by heroin addiction. Through his descent, the film paints a bleak portrait of personal desperation that mirrors the wider struggles of a fractured society.
Story of a Junkie Themes & Keywords
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- heroin addict
- heroin
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- new york city
- tromaesque
- needle
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- hypodermic needle
- drugs
- drug use
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- drug trip
- syringe
- story
- skateboard
- money
- late night
- junkie
- injection
- hustler
- heroin addiction
- friendship
- desperation
- commentary
- drug addict
- drug addiction
- drug rehabilitation
- drug dealing
- independent film
Where to Watch Story of a Junkie
Stream it on Cineverse and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Story of a Junkie Cast & Characters
John Spacely plays John Spaceley in Story of a Junkie. Directed by Lech Kowalski.
- Director Lech Kowalski
- John Spacely as John Spaceley
Story of a Junkie Videos
The featurette of Story of a Junkie.
Story of a Junkie Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Gringo” and “Historia de un junkie”.
- Also known as
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- Gringo
- Historia de un junkie
- 毒虫物语
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Story of a Junkie FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Story of a Junkie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Story of a Junkie released?
Story of a Junkie was released on February 26, 1985.
Who directed Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie was directed by Lech Kowalski.
More films by Lech Kowalski Who is in the cast of Story of a Junkie?
Story of a Junkie stars John Spacely as John Spaceley.
Where can I watch Story of a Junkie?
In the US, Story of a Junkie is streaming on Cineverse, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Story of a Junkie have a post-credit scene?
No. Story of a Junkie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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