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.
Released: Oct 05, 1970
Runtime: 110 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Joe Dallesandro, Holly Woodlawn, Geri Miller, Andrea Feldman, John Putnam, Jane Forth
Crew: Paul Morrissey (Director), Andy Warhol (Producer), Paul Morrissey (Editor), Paul Morrissey (Cinematography), Paul Morrissey (Writer)