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Less Than Zero is based on the Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho, Rules of Attraction) novel of the same name.  There is speculation that the character of Clay was based on Bret Easton Ellis himself and that the events in the novel reflect the real life experiences of the author. However, to the best of my knowledge, this has neither been confirmed nor denied. Clay's last name, not given in the book, is said by Downey's character to be Easton, a reference to the author of the novel, Bret Easton Ellis. -Thanks to Dennis O'BrienHere's a quote from a Bret Easton Ellis interview, comparing his book to the movie they made of it: "Of course, I envisioned everybody in the book as blonde and everybody in the movie is a brunette." -Thanks to HectorA young and pre-fame Brad Pitt appears as an extra in one of the fight scenes. -Thanks to James FRobert Downey, Jr. received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in 1992's 'Chaplin'. This movie is said to be too close for comfort for Robert Downey Jr. who was also going through a drug addiction off screen like his character onscreen. But it's been noted that he didn't get any awakening from his stint in the movie. He was arrested on several drug counts years later. -Thanks to LisaBrian Wimmer, who played Boonie on 'China Beach' played a bit part in this movie. Spader and McCarthy co-starred in another 80's classic, "Pretty in Pink"'. Spader and McCarthy also starred together in that 80's classic "Mannequin". -Thanks to EdAndrew McCarthy's first film was 1983's "Class", with Rob Lowe. James Spader and Robert Downey, Jr. also starred together in the 1984 movie "Tuff Turf". -Thanks to Penny Lane CicconeMichael Bowen plays Rip's (James Spader) smarmy sidekick, Hop. He also played Tommy in Valley Girl. You might remember 1st seeing Jami Gertz in "Sixteen Candles". She was the one whose pearls broke as she & her friend stumbled down the steps, laughing. She was also a witness to her friend cutting Jake's girlfriend's hair that was stuck in the door. -Thanks to StephanieJulian, played by Robert Downey Jr. is only a minor, but compelling character in the book. One of the book's most disturbing scenes involves Clay, who is tagging along to get money owed him by Julian, watching as Julian whores himself to a wealthy John. Other major differences between the book and the movie include a much colder relationship between Clay and Blair, Clay's own frequent use of cocaine and the diappearing or marginalization of most of Clay's "friends." Rip, played by James Spader, is a dark character in the book too, but it is a pimp, not Spader who is selling Julian and threatening his life. -Thanks to Dennis O'BrienIn the book "American Psycho" (also by Bret Easton Ellis), Patrick Bateman makes an inquiry about the actress Jami Gertz while visiting the VideoVisions rental store on the Upper West Side. The girl who works in the video store doesn't know who Jami Gertz is, but we know (do we?) that this is the girl who played Blair in the 1987 film "Less Than Zero". -Thanks to Hillel« Click here to add some Less Than Zero trivia Rediscover your favorites! If you like Less Than Zero or 80's Drama / Historic classics, then be sure to check out this list: ..... Outsiders ..... Elephant Man ..... Rain Man ..... Drugstore Cowboy ..... Stand By Me ..... Wall Street ..... Mask ..... Amadeus ..... Full Metal Jacket ..... Witness ..... Breakfast Club ..... Glory ..... Platoon ..... Scarface ..... Six Weeks ..... Urban Cowboy .....[More] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The final scene appears to have been filmed in Joshua Tree National Monument. The windmills looks the windmills near I10 north of Palm Springs, near the highway to Joshua Tree. The building where the large party scenes took place in the film were shot at the Park Plaza in downtown Los Angeles - across the street from MacArthur Park (at Sixth Street and Park View). The building was also used for "The Hidden" and "The Bodyguard". [Thanks to Kyle J. Wood] Can you help? Do you know any of the Salt Lake City, S. California filming locations used for Less Than Zero? [Please send them in] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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This extensive soundtrack contains music from several decades (some are 80's covers of 60's or 70's tunes), all serving as fitting backdrops to the scenes at hand. Track listing: 1. Rocking Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu - Aerosmith 2. Life Fades Away - Roy Orbison 3. Rock And Roll All Nite - Poison 4. Going Back To Cali - L.L Cool J. 5. You & Me (Less Than Zero) - Glen Danzig & The Power & Fury Orch 6. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Slayer 7. Bring The Noise - Public Enemy 8. Are You My Woman? - Black Flames 9. She's Lost You - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 10. How To Love Again - Oran 'Juice Jones' 11. Hazy Shade Of Winter - Bangles « Click here to add new music trivia for Less Than Zero Soundtrack Available: On CD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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