Cracked Up (1987)

7.0/10 • 100 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

James Wilder

John Owens

Ed Asner

Rev. Vincent Owens

Raphael Sbarge

Chris

Marilyn Jones

Terri

Richard Holden

Ed

Kim Delaney

Jackie

H. Richard Greene

Coach

F.J. O'Neil

Dr. Eckhart

Richard Frank

Resident doctor

Bobby McGee

Paramedic

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