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New York City hairstylist Jay (George Segal) gets hooked on heroin and subsequently quits his job to pursue his new passion -- scoring one fix after another. The problem is, Jay's addiction isn't possible without a steady income, so he turns to petty crime. While stealing a car, he meets Parm (Karen Black), a non-junkie, and they begin a romance. Giving in to heavy pressure from Parm and the cops, Jay decides to go straight and become a snitch, but his choice plagues him with a maddening guilt.
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Synopsis New York City hairstylist Jay (George Segal) gets hooked on heroin and subsequently quits his job to pursue his new passion -- scoring one fix after another. The problem is, Jay's addiction isn't possible without a steady income, so he turns to petty crime. While stealing a car, he meets Parm (Karen Black), a non-junkie, and they begin a romance. Giving in to heavy pressure from Parm and the cops, Jay decides to go straight and become a snitch, but his choice plagues him with a maddening guilt.
Director
Ivan Passer
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m