Gridlock'd

~Life is a traffic jam.

Overview

After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1997-01-29
Budget: $5000000
Revenue: $5600000
Runtime: 91 min

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