18 Mar 1978
Straight Time
After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
Death Drug
The first hit didn't cost him anything.
A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug PCP.
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Philip Michael Thomas Jesse
Vernee Watson-Johnson Carolyn (as Verne Watson)
Rosalind Cash Doctor
Frankie Crocker Drug dealer
John Poole Record executive
Casey Biggs Melvin
Chip Branton Ricky
Robert Burgos Record executive
Tony Major Friend of Jesse
Ric Mancino Mr. Simms (as Rick Mancini)
Larry McCormick Newscaster
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