Movie

Confessions of an Opium Eater

“Take one daring step beyond the threshold of your own imagination.”

★ 5.8(25)19621h 25m

Confessions of an Opium Eater is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Confessions of an Opium Eater

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Good to know

Director: Albert Zugsmith
Release date: 1962-06-20
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Photoplay Productions

Confessions of an Opium Eater — trailer

About Confessions of an Opium Eater

Confessions of an Opium Eater is a 1962 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Albert Zugsmith, starring Vincent Price, Linda Ho and Richard Loo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Confessions of an Opium Eater in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Vincent Price stars in this early '60s adaptation of Thomas De Quincey's thriller about an opium addict trying to solve a mystery in San Francisco's Chinatown.

Cast

Vincent Price

Gilbert De Quincey

Linda Ho

Ruby Low

Richard Loo

George Wah

June Kyoto Lu

Lotus

Philip Ahn

Ching Foon

Yvonne Moray

Sing-song girl

Terence de Marney

Scrawny man

John Fujioka

Auctioneer

Angelo Rossitto

Newspaper Boy

Victor Sen Yung

Wing Young

Geri Hoo

Second Dancing Girl

Gerald Jann

Fat Chinese

Themes & keywords

san francisco, californiahallucinationdestinyadventurer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Confessions of an Opium Eater in United States?+

In United States, Confessions of an Opium Eater is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Confessions of an Opium Eater on Netflix?+

Confessions of an Opium Eater is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Confessions of an Opium Eater?+

Confessions of an Opium Eater has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Confessions of an Opium Eater?+

Confessions of an Opium Eater stars Vincent Price, Linda Ho, Richard Loo, June Kyoto Lu and Philip Ahn.

When did Confessions of an Opium Eater come out?+

Confessions of an Opium Eater is a 1962 movie directed by Albert Zugsmith.

What genre is Confessions of an Opium Eater?+

Confessions of an Opium Eater is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Confessions of an Opium Eater?+

Confessions of an Opium Eater was directed by Albert Zugsmith.