Summaries

A comedy writer struggles to overcome his addiction to heroin while putting his professional and personal life in danger.

Comedy writer Jerry Stahl, whose $6000-a-week heroin habit had him taking his infant daughter along on his drug runs and doing smack during TV script conferences. Departing detox, Stahl explores memories with survivor Kitty, who listens patiently to Stahl's flashback. Other women in Stahl's life are his British wife Sandra and his agent Vola. For the TV series "Mr. Chompers" (inspired by ALF), Stahl meets with sitcom exec Craig Ziffer and puppeteer Allen. For freaky freebasing, Stahl hangs with mumbler Nicky and druggie Gus.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • sex scene
  • kissing while having sex
  • based on autobiography
  • heroin addiction
  • reference to ethel merman
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Biography
Release date Apr 22, 1999
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English German Spanish
Filming locations Seattle, Washington, USA
Production companies JD Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1171001
Opening weekend US & Canada $260562
Gross worldwide $1171001

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 28m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital SDDS
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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