Trapped in a Purple Haze

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Trapped in a Purple Haze

"When love becomes an addiction."

2000

1h 35m

4.4(11 votes)

Drama

Crime

TV Movie

Overview

When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Jonathan Jackson

Max Hanson

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JoBeth Williams

Sophie Hanson

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Carly Pope

Molly White

Acting

Robin Dunne

Brian Hanson

Acting

Amy Stewart

Kate Coppola

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Carlo Rota

David Lebeff

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Colm Feore

Ed Hanson

Acting

Hayden Christensen

Orin Krieg

Acting

Mallory Margel

Chloe Hanson

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Acting

Evan Sabba

Jasper

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Roger Dunn

Coach Lucky

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Richard Lee Jackson

Jack (uncredited)

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