Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic

Richard Donner
1975-02-11

Yes, Sarah drinks. Drinks as though she has to, no matter what happens. Big trouble for anybody. And little Sarah is only 15.
5.227
96 min

Finding herself unable to cope with the divorce of her parents and the stress of daily life, 15-year-old Sarah Travis starts drinking in secret. At first, alcohol provides comfort and release. Then it sends her life spiraling out of control.

Cast

Name Character Team
Linda Blair Sarah Travis Unowned
Larry Hagman Jerry Travis Unowned
Verna Bloom Jean Hodges Unowned
William Daniels Matt Hodges Unowned
Michael Lerner Dr. Marvin Kittredge Unowned
Mark Hamill Ken Newkirk Unowned
M. Emmet Walsh Mr. Peterson Unowned
Eric Olson Bobby Unowned
Laurette Spang Nancy Unowned
Steve Benedict Ray Peterson Unowned
Richard Roat Fred Tyler Unowned
Marian Collier Mrs. Peterson Unowned
Hilda Haynes Margaret Unowned
Jessica Rains Mrs. Tyler Unowned
Sheila Larken Vice Principal Unowned
Karen Purcill Marilyn Cooper Unowned
Heather Totten Carol Unowned
Dean Franklin Boy Unowned
Bill Thornbury Unowned