1982 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Tommy Oliver
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is 1982?
Topic: Film "1982" (2013). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 31, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 9 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Topic: Film "1982" (2013).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: 1982
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama
Director: Tommy Oliver (directorial debut)
Writer: Tommy Oliver
Starring: Hill Harper
Other Cast: Ruby Dee (final appearance before her death in 2014)
Nature: Inspired by true events, semi-autobiographical.
Setting/Context: Onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia.
Plot: A father tries to protect his gifted daughter from the crack epidemic, which has entered their home through her drug-addicted mother. As the wife becomes more distant and unreliable, the father struggles to raise his daughter alone while attempting to help his wife get clean. He learns hard truths about his marriage and life, testing him as a parent, husband, and man.
Release Date: 12/31/2013 (US)
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 30m
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is 1982 worth watching?
1982 holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie 1982 and when was it released?
1982 is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.
Who directed 1982?
1982 was directed by Tommy Oliver.
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