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