Cracked Up (1987)
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.
Director: Karen Arthur
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James Wilder as John Owens |
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Ed Asner as Rev. Vincent Owens |
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Raphael Sbarge as Chris |
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Marilyn Jones as Terri |
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Richard Holden as Ed |
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Kim Delaney as Jackie |
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H. Richard Greene as Coach |
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F.J. O'Neil as Dr. Eckhart |
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Richard Frank as Resident doctor |
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Scott Burkholder as Doctor at track |
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Toni Sawyer as Woman |
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Margaret Howell as Hooker |
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Bobby McGee as Paramedic |
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Jules Dean as Student |
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Craig Goolsby as Patron at bar |
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Reynaldo Silva as Husband / Father holding baby at hospital |
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Oliver Theess as Track team member |
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Oliver Theess as Track Team Member (uncredited) |
| Camera | Tom Neuwirth | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Karen Arthur | Director |
| Writing | Peter Lefcourt | Writer |
| Editing | Geoffrey Rowland | Editor |
| Sound | Mark Snow | Music |
| Production | Peter Lefcourt | Producer |
| Production | Diane Dimeo | Casting |
| Art | Douglas M. Keenan | Property Master |
| Editing | Randy Jon Morgan | Additional Editor |
| Editing | John A. Barton | Assistant Editor |
| Directing | Paula Marcus | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Lisa Marmon | Assistant Director |
| Production | Douglas S. Cramer | Executive Producer |
| Production | Alex Nicholson | Unit Production Manager |
| Production | E. Duke Vincent | Supervising Producer |
| Production | Cheryl R. Stein | Associate Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nolan Miller | Costume Design |
| Directing | Grace Anne Carter | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | Rocky Moriana | Music Supervisor |
| Production | Shelley Hull | Associate Producer |
| Production | Aaron Spelling | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jan Van Uchelen | Hairstylist |
| Production | Esther Shapiro | Executive Producer |
| Editing | John Woodcock | Supervising Editor |
| Art | Serge Krizman | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mark Bussan | Makeup Artist |