17-year-old track star, John Owens, has never used any drug stronger than pot, until he meets an older woman who introduces him to crack cocaine. He quickly becomes addicted but is able to hide his problem from all except his best friend, Chris.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James WilderJohn Owens | John Owens |
 Ed AsnerRev. Vincent Owens | Rev. Vincent Owens |
 Raphael SbargeChris | Chris |
 Marilyn JonesTerri | Terri |
 Richard HoldenEd | Ed |
 Kim DelaneyJackie | Jackie |
 H. Richard GreeneCoach | Coach |
 F.J. O'NeilDr. Eckhart | Dr. Eckhart |
 Richard FrankResident doctor | Resident doctor |
| SScott BurkholderDoctor at track | Doctor at track |
| TToni SawyerWoman | Woman |
| MMargaret HowellHooker | Hooker |
 Bobby McGeeParamedic | Paramedic |
| JJules DeanStudent | Student |
| CCraig GoolsbyPatron at bar | Patron at bar |
| RReynaldo SilvaHusband / Father holding baby at hospital | Husband / Father holding baby at hospital |
| OOliver TheessTrack team member | Track team member |
| OOliver TheessTrack Team Member (uncredited) | Track Team Member (uncredited) |