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Trapped in a Purple Haze

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • TV-14
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000)
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When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake, when he meets Molly, a carefree young woman who gets him to st... Read allWhen a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake, when he meets Molly, a carefree young woman who gets him to start using heroin, his world slowly falls apart.When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake, when he meets Molly, a carefree young woman who gets him to start using heroin, his world slowly falls apart.

  • Director
    • Eric Laneuville
  • Writer
    • Mimi Schmir
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Jackson
    • JoBeth Williams
    • Carly Pope
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    613
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Laneuville
    • Writer
      • Mimi Schmir
    • Stars
      • Jonathan Jackson
      • JoBeth Williams
      • Carly Pope
    • 14User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson
    • Max Hanson
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Sophie Hanson
    Carly Pope
    Carly Pope
    • Molly White
    Robin Dunne
    Robin Dunne
    • Brian Hanson
    Amy Stewart
    Amy Stewart
    • Kate Coppola
    Meghan Duffy
    Meghan Duffy
    • Sam Wilkins
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Ed Hanson
    Hayden Christensen
    Hayden Christensen
    • Orin Krieg
    Mallory Margel
    • Chloe Hanson
    Carlo Rota
    Carlo Rota
    • David Lebeff
    Evan Sabba
    Evan Sabba
    • Jasper
    Pixie Bigelow
    Pixie Bigelow
    • Anna Roche
    Sheila Brand
    • Genie
    Jim Codrington
    Jim Codrington
    • Police Officer
    Steve Cumyn
    Steve Cumyn
    • Peter
    Roger Dunn
    Roger Dunn
    • Coach Lucky
    David Fraser
    David Fraser
    • Dr. Miller
    Joan Gregson
    • Eloise Marshall
    • Director
      • Eric Laneuville
    • Writer
      • Mimi Schmir
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    10fate_vs_destiny

    Darker side of Life

    "Trapped in a Purple Haze" is a great movie flick that will guarantee to engage teenage viewers until the very end. It shows the viewers the darker, less respectful side of life of a teenage boy, Max. The movie is set during Max's stage where he is on his road to self discovery and when he is at his most vulnerable stage ultimately leading him into the world of drugs. Before seeing this movie I personally thought that men were the ones that influenced women into doing drugs but this movie was a great contradictory statement for me as it showed me a different viewpoint that women can be just as influential and seductive. "Trapped in a Purple Haze" is of the desperate struggles of a boy wanting to get his life back on the road. A fantastic movie full of life's lessons and morals that will guarantee to touch everyone's heart in one way or another.
    Cyprus386

    Powerful

    Wow. What can I say? This flick was great. It showed addiction from all aspects, which you don't see too often on TV. I thought that the scene where Molly is on her cot was really riveting. The scene when Max came to his house was a really powerful scene in the flick. This is a movie all teens should watch. Hopefully it will be repeated in the near future.
    chmnig

    Surprising Good for a TV film

    This movie shows a really good reason why you shouldn't do drugs that are illegal and most certainly not take love so seriously. Jonathon Jackson plays a hockey college student who feels is out of touch with his family. It seems nothing is going for him until he meets this beautiful girl played by Carly Pope. The boy finally falls in love with the girl and they hit it off instantly. Suddenly the girl introduces him to drugs (Cocaine,dope,and even heroine) and thats when the boy's life is spiraling out of control. This movie is very extreme in a way where a man's life is crashing all because he wasn't receiving the love he wanted. Its very sad but it teaches a lot of people a very valuable lesson. Unless you want your world crashing down on you slowly than you better do the triple Ds (Don't Do Drugs).
    Cherrie-2

    A movie with more than words

    There's only one word to describe this movie.....AMAZING!!!

    No one can play the role of a-normal-teenage-boy-turned-druggies better than none other than Jonathan Jackson.....

    I loved him in General Hospital....but when I saw this movie, I couldn't be more proud to call him my favourite actor of all time........he's done a brilliant job, and his acting left me speechless.

    The rest of the cast was incredible, they supported what's needed in this movie.......A professional cast!

    If you missed out on this movie, you missed out on a true acting skills!
    MuteMae

    Out of step

    Fortunately for this predictable, say-no-to-smack tale, "General Hospital's" Jonathan Jackson could reupholster furniture for two hours and make it engaging. As a suburban kid who gets hooked on horse after meeting an addicted vixen ("Popular's" Carly Pope), Jackson makes a moving transition from nice boy to dope fiend, but always looks too damn cute to be a junkie.

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    • Quotes

      Orin Krieg: May I help you?

      Molly White: I guess. We're looking for 'Aracnophobia'.

      Orin Krieg: Well, that'd be in the Horror section. Shall I find it for you?

      Molly White: No thanks, we can find that ourselves.

    • Connections
      References La Falaise mystérieuse (1944)

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Pearson Television
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 母愛真要命
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • Pearson Television International
      • Thomas Carter Company
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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