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The Low Life

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
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5.9/10
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The Low Life (1995)
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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 al... Read allJohn 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?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?

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
593
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  • Director
    • George Hickenlooper
  • Writers
    • John Enbom
    • George Hickenlooper
  • Stars
    • Rory Cochrane
    • Sean Astin
    • Kyra Sedgwick
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Hickenlooper
  • Writers
    • John Enbom
    • George Hickenlooper
  • Stars
    • Rory Cochrane
    • Sean Astin
    • Kyra Sedgwick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    The Low Life
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    The Low Life

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    Kyra Sedgwick in The Low Life (1995)
    George Hickenlooper in The Low Life (1995)
    Rory Cochrane in The Low Life (1995)
    Sean Astin and Ron Livingston in The Low Life (1995)
    Rory Cochrane, Ron Livingston, and Christian J. Meoli in The Low Life (1995)
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    The Low Life (1995)

    Top cast

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    Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane
    • Johnas John
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick
    • Bevanas Bevan
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Chadas Chad
    Christian J. Meoli
    Christian J. Meoli
    • Leonardas Leonard
    Sara Melson
    Sara Melson
    • Suzieas Suzie
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Mike, Jr.as Mike, Jr.
    • (as James LeGros)
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Mike Sras Mike Sr
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • 'Little Tramp' Womanas 'Little Tramp' Woman
    Jefferson Mays
    Jefferson Mays
    • Hollywood Mogulas Hollywood Mogul
    Brent J. Williams
    • Uncle Darras Uncle Darr
    Antoni Corone
    Antoni Corone
    • Louisas Louis
    Angel Aviles
    • Latina Girlfriendas Latina Girlfriend
    Mark Blum
    Mark Blum
    • Matthew Greenbergas Matthew Greenberg
    Channon Roe
    Channon Roe
    • Craigas Craig
    Michael Massee
    Michael Massee
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Patrick Ladislav
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Matthew Warren
    • Hat Guyas Hat Guy
    • Director
      • George Hickenlooper
    • Writers
      • John Enbom
      • George Hickenlooper
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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?
    • independent film
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, sexuality and some drug use
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rory Cochrane and Renée Zellweger appeared in Dazed and Confused (1993), Love and a .45 (1994), and Empire Records (1995).
    • Quotes

      John: How does a single crappy novel, by some Jackie Collins type, outsell all the books ever written by Hemingway, Faulkner, Salinger combined?

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      All Become of Us
      Written by Tim Gallaher
      Performed by Tim Gallaher

    User reviews21

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    Top review
    8/10
    Well worth watching
    I highly recommend you see this film. The story revolves around one mans struggle to be unaffected by those around him no matter how much they care or try to help . The characters are very well rounded and all serve a purpose (we'll have no throw away characters here thankyou!) The acting is suburb and Rory Cochrane delivers , as usual , a well rounded performance perfectly capturing the stoic struggle with subtlety and intelligence. Sean Astin is at his nerdy best with strong support by Ron Livingston .

    Well worth a look.
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    • purehalo
    • Mar 26, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nunca sientas nada por nadie
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Autumn Pictures
      • Heminway Production
      • Zuckerman
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,436
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,589
      • May 12, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,436
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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