Synanon

Nan
1h 47m
1965
6 /10 (2)

Everyone is talking about Synanon House... Where Dope Fiends Fight Their Way Back

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1965-05-05

Top Billed Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Chuck Dederich

Chuck Connors

Ben

Stella Stevens

Joaney Adamic

Alex Cord

Zankie Albo

Richard Conte

Reid Kimble

Eartha Kitt

Betty Coleman

BarBara Luna

Mary

Alejandro Rey

Chris

Richard Evans

Hopper

Gregory Morton

Vince

Chanin Hale

Arline

K.C. Townsend

Pruddy

Larry Kert

Bob Adamic

Bernie Hamilton

Pete

Solomon Sturges

Joe Mann

Lawrence Montaigne

The Greek

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