Less Than Zero

Less Than Zero

★ 6.4IMDb Score
Released:1987-11-06
Duration:98 min
Director:Marek Kanievska
Actors:Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Tony Bill
Production:Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P., 20th Century Fox, The Avnet/Kerner Company

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.

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