

Less Than Zero
1987-11-06 · 98 min · ★ 6.4
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.
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- Directors
- Marek Kanievska
- Production companies
- Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox, The Avnet/Kerner Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 12,396,383
Top Cast
Andrew McCarthyClay
Jami GertzBlair
Robert Downey Jr.Julian
James SpaderRip
Tony BillBradford Easton
Nicholas PryorBenjamin Wells
Donna MitchellElaine Easton
Michael BowenHop
Sarah BuxtonMarkie
Lisanne FalkPatti
Michael GreeneRobert Wells
Neith HunterAlana
Brian WimmerTrent
Kelly WolfLile
Anthony KiedisMusician #3
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