Less Than Zero

Theatrical - Wide 1987-11-06

Cast Andrew McCarthy Jami Gertz Robert Downey Jr. James Spader Tony Bill
Directed by Marek Kanievska
Written by Harley Peyton

Box Office Gross: $12,396,383

Running Time: 98 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox

Genres: Crime Drama

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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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