Less Than Zero (1987)

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Synopsis of Less Than Zero

This drama about affluent Los Angeles teens is taken from the novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Clay (Andrew McCarthy) is a college freshman who returns home during Christmas break. Clay's old flame Blair (Jamie Gertz) is now more interested in her new beau Julian (Robert Downey, Jr.), the fun-loving party boy with a penchant for drugs. While Clay tries to rekindle a thing with Blair, Julian becomes addicted to cocaine and starts freebasing. Julian's friends try halfheartedly to intervene, with no success. Soon he is so far in debt to drug dealer Rip (James Spader) that Julian becomes a male prostitute, whoring for enough money for his next fix. Michael Bowen co-stars with Tony Bill and Nicholas Pryor in this trip into the seamy world of darkness in sunny California. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

98 mins

Complete Cast of Less Than Zero

Director(s):

Marek Kanievska

Writer(s):

Harley Peyton, Michael Cristofer

Producer(s):

Jordan Kerner, Jon Avnet, Marvin Worth

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Drug Content, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Violence, Substance Abuse, Profanity, Nudity)

Categories:

Drama

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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