Desperate Lives
1982, English. Directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who's killing young kids with drugs and crime?
A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Robert Michael LewisDirector
- Diana ScarwidEileen Phillips
- Doug McKeonScott Cameron
- Helen HuntSandy Cameron
- William WindomDr. Jarvis
- Art HindleStan
- Tom AtkinsJohn Cameron
- Norman AldenCoach
- Tricia CastSusan Garber
- Sam BottomsKen Baynes
- Diane LaddCarol Cameron
- Michele GreeneJulie Jordan
- Terry AlexanderRobert Walsh
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lew Hunter
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Desperate Lives: quick answers
Is Desperate Lives worth watching?
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How long is Desperate Lives?
Desperate Lives runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Desperate Lives have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Desperate Lives on?
Desperate Lives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 March 1982. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desperate Lives?
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Who directed Desperate Lives?
Desperate Lives (1982) was directed by Robert Michael Lewis and stars Diana Scarwid, Doug McKeon, Helen Hunt.