The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness
The life of man is poor and nasty. A few plants give temporary relief: marijuana, alcohol, and opium. After a history of opium, including the 19th-century Opium Wars, we learn of the discovery of heroin; the rest of the film examines heroin trade and addiction in the U.S. Two tons a year enter the U.S., with only 100 pounds interdicted. Most is used in New York City. Interviews with customs officials, prosecutors, medical doctors and junkies provide points of view. The harsh 1956 law and the medically-oriented law of 1966 are contrasted, with the film on the side of treatment and rehabilitation. It ends with advocating reducing use here and finding other cash crops for farmers abroad.
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4.7/10
7 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- English
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- TheatricalNR1 Jan 1972
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness released?
- The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness was released on 1 January 1972.
- Where can I watch The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness online?
- The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness is available on Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
- The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness holds a 4.7/10 audience score from 7 votes.
- Who directed The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
- The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness (1972) was directed by William Templeton.
- How long is The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
- The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness runs for 22m.
