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The Opium Eater

Original title: Poppies: Odyssey of an Opium Eater
  • 2010
  • R
  • 1h 33m
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5.8/10
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True story and award winning feature film “The Opium Eater” tells the fascinating story of a reformed heroin addict who later becomes addicted to opium poppy pods after discovering them growing in his backyard. He fights his addiction while working on the most difficult case of his career as a child protective services officer. Adapted from the autobiography, “Poppies: Odyssey of an Opium Eater” written by Pacific Northwest resident Eric Detzer, this film spins a tale that is so unique it could only be true.
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A coat-and-tie-wearing social worker scours the countryside in search of wild opium poppies.A coat-and-tie-wearing social worker scours the countryside in search of wild opium poppies.A coat-and-tie-wearing social worker scours the countryside in search of wild opium poppies.

  • Director
    • David Bertelsen
  • Writers
    • David Bertelsen
    • Nick Rish
  • Stars
    • David Bertelsen
    • Leah McCormick
    • Brian Oblak
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
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    • Director
      • David Bertelsen
    • Writers
      • David Bertelsen
      • Nick Rish
    • Stars
      • David Bertelsen
      • Leah McCormick
      • Brian Oblak
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    David Bertelsen
    • Eric Detzer
    Leah McCormick
    Leah McCormick
    • Elizabeth Detzer
    Brian Oblak
    Brian Oblak
    • Bob Downs
    Marina Pincus
    • Nora Mastersen
    Alex Wicks
    • Brian Downs
    Mike Roland
    • Eric's Father
    Ian Destefano
    • Young Eric
    Sydney Sweeney
    Sydney Sweeney
    • Sarah Detzer
    Trent Sweeney
    • Little 'E' Detzer
    Nick Rish
    Nick Rish
    • Ted
    William Michael Paul
    • Sheriff Wilcox
    Janice Claussen
    • Mrs. Jensen
    Saul Dapsis
    • Stevie
    Sean Davis
    Sean Davis
    • Gregory
    Kellie Koppel
    • Gregory's Mother
    Michael Rickert
    Michael Rickert
    • Judge Nielsen
    Matthew Otsuka
    • Deputy 1
    Dan Johnson
    • Deputy at the School
    • Director
      • David Bertelsen
    • Writers
      • David Bertelsen
      • Nick Rish
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    • Release date
      • 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Poppies
    • Filming locations
      • Big Bear City, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Poppies Prouduction
      • Poppies Productions
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      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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