Confessions of an Opium Eater
1962, English. Directed by Albert Zugsmith.
Take one daring step beyond the threshold of your own imagination.
Vincent Price stars in this early '60s adaptation of Thomas De Quincey's thriller about an opium addict trying to solve a mystery in San Francisco's Chinatown.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Albert ZugsmithDirector
- Vincent PriceGilbert De Quincey
- Linda HoRuby Low
- Richard LooGeorge Wah
- June Kyoto LuLotus
- Philip AhnChing Foon
- Yvonne MoraySing-song girl
- Terence de MarneyScrawny man
- John FujiokaAuctioneer
- Angelo RossittoNewspaper Boy
- Victor Sen YungWing Young
- Geri HooSecond Dancing Girl
- Gerald JannFat Chinese
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Thomas De Quincey, Robert Hill
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How long is Confessions of an Opium Eater?
Confessions of an Opium Eater runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Confessions of an Opium Eater parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Confessions of an Opium Eater is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Confessions of an Opium Eater on?
Confessions of an Opium Eater isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Confessions of an Opium Eater?
If you liked Confessions of an Opium Eater, try Born to Kill, The Quiller Memorandum, Man from Reno.
Who directed Confessions of an Opium Eater?
Confessions of an Opium Eater (1962) was directed by Albert Zugsmith and stars Vincent Price, Linda Ho, Richard Loo.