A sensitive but confused teenager feels pressure from all directions and turns to drugs, which causes problems for him in school and at home.
Ben Gazzara
as George Werner
Eileen Brennan
as Carol Werner
Robby Benson
as Richie Werner
Lance Kerwin
as Russell Werner
Shirley O'Hara
as Mrs. Norlon
Jennifer Rhodes
as Elaine
John Zaremba
as Mr. Norlon
Jesse Emmett
as Eddie
Charles Fleischer
as Brick
Clint Howard
as Peanuts
Harry Gold
as Mark
Cindy Eilbacher
as Sheila