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Synanon

1965-05-05 · 107 min · ★ 7.3

Drama

A dramatization of the goings on at a drug rehabilitation home. Filmed at the original Synanon House in Santa Monica, California.

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Directors
Richard Quine
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Richard Quine Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienChuck Dederich
Chuck ConnorsChuck ConnorsBen
Stella StevensStella StevensJoaney Adamic
Alex CordAlex CordZankie Albo
Richard ConteRichard ConteReid Kimble
Eartha KittEartha KittBetty Coleman
BarBara LunaBarBara LunaMary
Alejandro ReyAlejandro ReyChris
Richard EvansRichard EvansHopper
Gregory MortonGregory MortonVince
Chanin HaleChanin HaleArline
K.C. TownsendPruddy
Larry KertBob Adamic
Bernie HamiltonBernie HamiltonPete
Solomon SturgesSolomon SturgesJoe Mann
Lawrence MontaigneLawrence MontaigneThe Greek

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