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The Low Life (1995)

R 96 min  -  Drama  -   12 July 1996 (USA)
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John came to Hollywood to get that one big break in life. Years have passed since and all he has to show for are a menial job, unpaid bills and airhead friends and he's getting sick of it all. Is there a way out of this downward spiral?

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rory Cochrane ...
Sean Astin ...
Andrew
Kyra Sedgwick ...
Bevan
Ron Livingston ...
Chad
Christian J. Meoli ...
Leonard
Sara Melson Sara Melson ...
Suzie
James LeGros ...
Mike, Jr.
J.T. Walsh ...
Mike Sr
Shawnee Smith ...
'Little Tramp' Woman
Jefferson Mays ...
Hollywood Mogul
Brent J. Williams Brent J. Williams ...
Uncle Darr
Antoni Corone ...
Louis
Angel Aviles Angel Aviles ...
Latina Girlfriend
Mark Blum ...
Matthew Greenberg
Channon Roe ...
Craig
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John came to Hollywood to get that one big break in life. Years have passed since and all he has to show for are a menial job, unpaid bills and airhead friends and he's getting sick of it all. Is there a way out of this downward spiral?

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Independent Film

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality and some drug use See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

John: It was more of a controlled mental breakdown. It was okay. Everybody should have one.
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Soundtracks

"Ride My Bike"
Written by James Gunn, Mike Meitner, Jim Lang, and Dino English
Performed by The Icons
Courtesy of Ancient Lizard Tribe Records See more »