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Less Than Zero (1987)

Less Than Zero (1987)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Andrew McCarthyJami Gertz, (more)
Director(s):
Marek Kanievska
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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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, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
98 mins

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Director(s):
Marek Kanievska
Writer(s):
Harley PeytonMichael Cristofer
Producer(s):
Marvin WorthJordan KernerJon Avnet
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Drug Content, Substance Abuse, Nudity, Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Profanity)
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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Lisa W.

well i didn't read the book and i love this movie.it's one of my top ten of all time easily.i guess if you read the book you wont like it.if you love RDJr,you will love it. very chilling,tragic,sad,beautiful people.

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Pam M.

This by far is one of the great 80's classics. From the hair, the clothes, the club scene all is captured in this film. The actors involved were all fantastic in their early careers!!

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Donna S.

This movie was good, but not great. It some what depressing, but if you love RDJr like I do it worth watching. His performance is awesome. He was living that some of that life at that time. I am glad he doing great now.

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