Trash

Trash

NR 1970 · 110 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

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.

Directed by Paul Morrissey · Written by Paul Morrissey

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Cast

Joe Dallesandro Joe Smith
Holly Woodlawn Holly Sandiago
Geri Miller Geri, the go-go dancer
Andrea Feldman Rich Girl
John Putnam Johnny
Jane Forth Jane
Bruce Pecheur Bruce
Diane Podel Holly's Sister
Roberto D'Alessandro Rob
Michael Sklar Mr. Michaels

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