Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1987 · 1h 38m

Less Than Zero

Director

Cast

Andrew McCarthy as Clay Jami Gertz as Blair Robert Downey Jr. as Julian James Spader as Rip Tony Bill as Bradford Easton Nicholas Pryor as Benjamin Wells

Crew

Edward Lachman — Director of Photography Peter E. Berger — Editor Michael Tronick — Editor Thomas Newman — Original Music Composer Harley Peyton — Screenplay Bret Easton Ellis — Novel

Tagline

It only looks like the good life.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book self-destruction drug addiction cocaine melancholy los angeles, california hedonism beverly hills decadence coke shocking grim

Key Collaborators

Marek Kanievska Director Edward Lachman Director of Photography Peter E. Berger Editor Michael Tronick Editor Thomas Newman Original Music Composer Harley Peyton Screenplay Bret Easton Ellis Novel Jon Avnet Producer Marvin Worth Producer Jordan Kerner Producer Barbara Ling Production Design

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