Falling Down
Falling Down (1993)
A Tale Of Urban Reality
Starring Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey
Directed by Joel Schumacher
On the day of his daughter's birthday, William 'D-Fens' Foster is trying to get to the home of his estranged ex-wife to see his daughter. His car breaks down, so he leaves his car in a traffic jam in Los Angeles and decides to walk. He goes to a convenience store and tries to get some change for a phone call, but the Korean owner does not oblige, tipping Foster over the edge. The unstable Foster, so frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.

Runtime: 113 min.     Rating: 7.3     DVD
Languages: English,Korean,Spanish
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama,Thriller
Keywords: detective,homophobia,desperation,birthday,vandalism,rocket launcher,traffic jam,retirement,gang,briefcase,los angeles, california,violence,divorce,anger,pier,hispanic,inequality,road rage,urban decay,convenience store,laid off,price gouging
Cast
   William 'D-Fens' Foster
   Detective Prendergast
   Elizabeth 'Beth' Travino
   Sandra
   Nick, the Nazi Surplus Store Owner
   Amanda Prendergast
   Captain Yardley
   Dad at Back Yard
   Detective Lydecker
   Detective Sanchez
   Detective Brian
   Detective Jones
   Mrs. Foster / William's Mother
   Adele Foster-Travino
   Guy on Freeway
   Mr. Lee
   Angie
   Not Economically Viable Man
   Gang Member One
   Gang Member Two
   Gang Member Three
   Gang Member Four
   Rick (Whammyburger)
   Sheila (Whammyburger)
   Detective Keene
   Detective Graham
   Uniformed Officer at Beth's
   Uniformed Officer's Partner
   Steady Guy in Park
   Construction Worker
   Street Worker
   Lita the Waitress
   First Gay Man
   Second Gay Man