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The Pittsburgh Drug Trials (2015): Cast

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The Pittsburgh Drug Trials is a 2015 documentary directed by Mike Jacobs, starring Kevin Connolly, Dale Shiffman and Lonnie Smith. It runs 23 minutes.

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The Pittsburgh Drug Trials (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Director
Mike Jacobs
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pittsburgh Drug Trials About?

The premise of The Pittsburgh Drug Trials without spoilers.

In 1979, Pittsburgh celebrated championship victories for both its Steelers and Pirates, fueled by a sense of unity embodied in the Pirates' "We Are Family" mantra. However, beneath the celebratory atmosphere, a darker side emerged as drug use, particularly cocaine, infiltrated the team and led to a major scandal. The film explores this period, detailing how widespread drug use ultimately brought the Pirates from the baseball field to a federal courtroom by 1985, shaking the foundations of the national pastime.

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Cast & crew

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials Cast

Kevin Connolly leads the cast, with Dale Shiffman and Lonnie Smith. Directed by Mike Jacobs; 4 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mike Jacobs

More films directed by Mike Jacobs: Who is Michael Jang?, Marvel’s Behind the Mask, The High Five and Audience of One.

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FAQ

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pittsburgh Drug Trials, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials runs 23 minutes.

When was The Pittsburgh Drug Trials released?

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials was released on September 23, 2015.

Who directed The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials was directed by Mike Jacobs.

More films by Mike Jacobs

Who is in the cast of The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials stars Kevin Connolly, Dale Shiffman and Lonnie Smith, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Pittsburgh Drug Trials have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pittsburgh Drug Trials has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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