Dadah Is Death
Originally released in 1988. Dadah Is Death is a drama film. directed by Jerry London. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Julie Christie, Hugo Weaving, and John Polson
Synopsis
On 9th of November 1983 two Australians, Kevin Barlow and Geoff Chambers were arrested at Penang Airport in Malaysia carrying 179 grams of Heroin. A crime which in Malaysia carries a mandatory sentence of death... Dadah Is Death (A Long Way From Home) is the true story of Barbara Barlow's desperate attempt to save her son from the Hangmans rope - a courageous effort that involved impassioned pleas to President Reagan, The British Prime Minister, and even the Pope. By July 1986 this international struggle had seemed to reach a hopeless conclusion and all that was left was a mother's love for her son.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julie Christie
as Barbara Barlow
Hugo Weaving
as Geoffrey Chambers
John Polson
as Kevin Barlow
Victor Banerjee
as Karpal Singh
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Rachel Goldman
Kerry Armstrong
as Shawn Burton
Robin Ramsay
as Wilf Barlow
Shapoor Batliwalla
as Nagendram
Hugh Keays-Byrne
as Hammed
Noah Taylor
as Andrew Barlow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Steve Krantz Productions
- Roadshow Coote & Carroll
- Home Productions
- Samuel Goldwyn Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dadah Is Death about?
On 9th of November 1983 two Australians, Kevin Barlow and Geoff Chambers were arrested at Penang Airport in Malaysia carrying 179 grams of Heroin. A crime which in Malaysia carries a mandatory sent...
Who directed Dadah Is Death?
Dadah Is Death was directed by Jerry London.
How long is Dadah Is Death?
Dadah Is Death has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was Dadah Is Death released?
Dadah Is Death was released on October 23, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dadah Is Death?
The main cast of Dadah Is Death includes Julie Christie, Hugo Weaving, John Polson, Victor Banerjee, Sarah Jessica Parker.