
Joe Dallesandro
Joe Smith


Overview
The movie follows Joe, a heroin addict, throughout his quest to score more drugs. The episodic plot occurs over a single day and centers on Joe's problematic relationship with his on-off, sexually frustrated girlfriend. During the course of the day, Joe overdoses in front of an upper-class couple, attempts to fool Welfare into approving his methadone treatment by having Holly fake a pregnancy, and frustrates the women in his life with his drug-induced impotence.
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Release Date
October 5, 1970
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
5.7 / 10
Votes
40
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.0
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Joe Smith

Holly Sandiago

Geri, the go-go dancer

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Johnny

Jane
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Bruce
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Rob
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Mr. Michaels
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