Less Than Zero (1987)
It only looks like the good life.
A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.
Director: Marek Kanievska
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 6, 1987
Cast
- Andrew McCarthy - Clay
- Jami Gertz - Blair
- Robert Downey Jr. - Julian
- James Spader - Rip
- Tony Bill - Bradford Easton
- Nicholas Pryor - Benjamin Wells
- Donna Mitchell - Elaine Easton
- Michael Bowen - Hop
- Sarah Buxton - Markie
- Lisanne Falk - Patti
Screenplay
- Harley Peyton (Screenplay)
- Bret Easton Ellis (Novel)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Edward Lachman
Editing: Peter E. Berger, Michael Tronick
Production: Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English, Español
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
based on novel or book, self-destruction, drug addiction, cocaine, melancholy, los angeles, california, hedonism, beverly hills, decadence, coke, shocking, grim, complex, gay theme, suspenseful
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Less Than Zero about?
- A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit.
- Who directed Less Than Zero?
- Less Than Zero was directed by Marek Kanievska.
- Who stars in Less Than Zero?
- Less Than Zero stars Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Tony Bill, Nicholas Pryor.
- How long is Less Than Zero?
- Less Than Zero has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Less Than Zero?
- Less Than Zero is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Less Than Zero?
- Less Than Zero had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Less Than Zero gross?
- Less Than Zero grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Less Than Zero produced?
- Less Than Zero was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Less Than Zero?
- The themes of Less Than Zero include: Drug Addiction and Downfall, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching.