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starring: Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan Freeman, Tate Donovan, Henry Judd Bakerdirected by: Glenn Gordon Caron
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304437087
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304437080
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Release Date: April 01, 1992
Running Time: 124 minutes
Sales Rank: 113188
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: August 10, 1988
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After making his mark in several hit comedies including Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton startled critics and audiences alike with his acclaimed performance in this 1988 drama about one man's struggle against cocaine addiction. Keaton's comedic energy is transformed here into the kind of jittery intensity that's perfect for his role, suggesting a driven personality who can maintain the appearance of self-control for only so long before he crashes and burns. After a series of setbacks, Keaton's character seeks refuge in a drug rehabilitation program and must confront the truth of his own addiction at the urging of a counselor (Morgan Freeman) who's heard every lame excuse in the book from addicts struggling to quit. Kathy Baker leads a superb supporting cast as a recovering alcoholic and battered wife whose flagging self-esteem is boosted by Keaton's attention. Under the careful direction of Glenn Gordon Caron (of TV's Moonlighting fame), Keaton and Baker handle this delicate material with consummate skill and grace, turning a potentially depressing story into a moving portrait of people who must battle their inner demons step by tentative step. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Serious topic affecting 70 million Americans
CLEAN AND SOBER, starring MICHAEL KEATON (MK), MORGAN FREEMAN, KATHY BAKER, is a movie that will potentially raise as many questions as the answers that is gives out, considering that it touches upon the subjects of narcotics addiction, alcoholism, and the disorder and chaos that is felt in many people's personal lives.
Not knowing MK personally, the work suggests an almost invisible line between the character that is played by MK in the film, and MK himself, as an actor, such is the ... Read More
Rating:  - Michael Keaton in rare dramatic role!!! Such a great film and a very underated actor!
This film is a keeper,the underated and always wonderful Michael Keaton(a very underated actor that we don't see enough of anymore) in rare dramatic film about the effects of cocaine abuse,and trying to kick the habit. Great supporting cast that includes Morgan Freeman,M.Emmmet Walsh,and Kathy Baker. I guess the only quibble I have with the DVD is that it's Standard Full Frame and NOT anamorpic widesceeen,but it's still a nice transfer overall. It's the performances that matter with this one!!! Recommended!!! ... Read More
Rating: - Clean and Sober review
Clean and Sober is my favorite Michael Keaton movie. His portrayal of a man caught up in the fast lane who gets in over his head with drugs and alcohol is stunningly realistic. Watching Keaton go through an addicts journey to sobriety is painful, poignant, and at times humorous. Clean and Sober is one of my 'feel good' movies.
Rating: - Keaton's Best Acting Performance
Michael Keaton has given a lot of great performances in movies such as Mr. Mom and Night Shift but this one tops them all. It is a well constructed movie that is funny, dramatic, and touching. His performance is one of the best i've ever seen.
Rating: - a movie everyone should see
A great story behind this one, the addiction, the program, the real-deal with this one. I would highly suggest this to everyone!
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