Crack USA: County Under Siege
Originally released in 1989. Crack USA: County Under Siege is a documentary film. directed by Bill Guttentag. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe Mantegna
Synopsis
Documentary which aired in 1989 as part of the HBO documentary series "American Undercover". It was filmed in West Palm Beach, Florida over the course of eight weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The documentary shows a cross section of abusers who have fallen under the deadly spell of the most addictive and affordable drug in America. Interviews with addicts and their families reveal that crack knows no socio-economic boundaries. Teenagers discuss the desperate measures they have taken to obtain the drug. The producers acknowledged the following for their assistance in making this film: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office; West Palm Beach Police Department; Data House of the Drug Abuse Treatment Association © Half-Court Productions Ltd. 1989
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 42m
42 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crack USA: County Under Siege about?
Documentary which aired in 1989 as part of the HBO documentary series "American Undercover". It was filmed in West Palm Beach, Florida over the course of eight weeks and was nominated for an Acade...
Who directed Crack USA: County Under Siege?
Crack USA: County Under Siege was directed by Bill Guttentag.
How long is Crack USA: County Under Siege?
Crack USA: County Under Siege has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).
When was Crack USA: County Under Siege released?
Crack USA: County Under Siege was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crack USA: County Under Siege?
The main cast of Crack USA: County Under Siege includes Joe Mantegna.