The Low Life
“Sometimes the view is better from the bottom”
Synopsis
Yale graduate John has come to Hollywood to catch his big break. It hasn't happened yet.
Top Cast
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Rory Cochrane
John
Sean Astin
Andrew
Ron Livingston
Chad
Kyra Sedgwick
Bevan
James Le Gros
Mike, Jr.
J.T. Walsh
Mike Sr
Renée Zellweger
Poet
Christian J. Meoli
Leonard
Sara Melson
Suzie
Shawnee Smith
'Little Tramp' Woman
Jefferson Mays
Hollywood Mogul
Mark Blum
Matthew Greenberg
Channon Roe
Craig
Antoni Corone
Louis
Michael Massee
Bartender
George Hickenlooper
Priest
Brent J. Williams
Uncle Darr
Angel Aviles
Latina Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Hickenlooper
- Screenplay & Story
- John Enbom, George Hickenlooper
- Original Score
- Bill Boll
- Original Title
- The Low Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Autumn Pictures, Heminway Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Hickenlooper
John Enbom, George Hickenlooper
Bill Boll
Richard Crudo
Jim Makiej, Yaffa Lerea
Donald Zuckerman, Gary Siegler, Tobin Heminway, Mark Blum, Leslie Zuckerman
Department Leadership Roster
John Enbom
Writer
George Hickenlooper
Director
George Hickenlooper
Writer
Donald Zuckerman
Producer
Tobin Heminway
Producer
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Bill Boll
Original Music Composer
Jim Makiej
Editor
Yaffa Lerea
Editor
Richard Crudo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Low Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Low Life about?
Yale graduate John has come to Hollywood to catch his big break. It hasn't happened yet.
Who directed The Low Life?
The Low Life was directed by George Hickenlooper.
Who stars in The Low Life?
The principal cast of The Low Life includes Rory Cochrane, Sean Astin, Ron Livingston, Kyra Sedgwick, James Le Gros.
When was The Low Life released and how long is it?
The Low Life was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Low Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Low Life was composed by Bill Boll.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Low Life?
The Low Life holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).