Less Than Zero (1987)

  • R
  • 11/06/1987 (US)
  • Drama, Crime, Romance
  • 1h 38m

It only looks like the good life.

Overview

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.

Marek Kanievska

Director

Harley Peyton

Screenplay

Bret Easton Ellis

Novel

Cast

Andrew McCarthy's headshot

Andrew McCarthy

Clay
Jami Gertz's headshot

Jami Gertz

Blair
Robert Downey Jr.'s headshot

Robert Downey Jr.

Julian
James Spader's headshot

James Spader

Rip
Tony Bill's headshot

Tony Bill

Bradford Easton
Nicholas Pryor's headshot

Nicholas Pryor

Benjamin Wells
Donna Mitchell's headshot

Donna Mitchell

Elaine Easton
Michael Bowen's headshot

Michael Bowen

Hop

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