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18/08/1948 Documentary 0h 11m
70
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Overview

The personal and social tragedy of drug addiction with its evil accompaniment, drug traffic. Over the side of the silent liner in the darkness slips the package of smuggled narcotics, introducing us to the complex problem which involves all races and classes of man. We see many aspects of addiction - the addict preparing an injection, a group waiting tensely for their dope peddler; agents preparing and adulterating the illegal product; the police catching a pusher red-handed. International and national authorities are working from two angles - suppression of the illicit traffic; and where possible, rehabilitation of the addict.

  1. Robert Anderson

    Director

  2. John K. Rooke

    Writer

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-02-05
A newsreel-style Canadian documentary looking at burgeoning drug addiction on the North American continent. Drugs that sell for $50 in India can retail on the streets at home for $15,000 - clearly a motivation for those that smuggle to the plentiful addicts. Many people who use find themselves caught in a vicious circle of crime to fund their habit. The dealers and peddlars make a fortune and organised crime ensures the frequently diluted narcotics are well and easily distributed. The law has little resource to combat this increasingly lucrative trade with some spending up to $30 per day for t...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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