Lost Angels (1989)

A troubled youth from a split Los Angeles family is sent to a private psychiatric hospital after a violent scrape with the police. In the hospital, he makes a connection with one of the doctors who has his own problems.

Director:

Hugh Hudson

Writer:

Michael Weller

Stars:

Donald Sutherland, Adam Horovitz, Amy Locane

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Donald Sutherland	...	Dr. Charles Loftis
Adam Horovitz	...	Tim 'Chino' Doolan
Amy Locane	...	Cheryl Anderson
Don Bloomfield	...	Andy 'Natas' Doolan
Celia Weston	...	Felicia Doolan Marks
Graham Beckel	...	Richard Doolan
Patricia Richardson	...	Cheryl's Mother
Ron Frazier	...	Barton Marks
Joe D'Angerio	...	Sweeney
William O'Leary	...	Link
Kevin Corrigan	...	Gata
Gary Riley	...	Spooky
Mick Cunningham	...	D.A.B. Kid (as Michael Cunningham)
Leonard Porter Salazar	...	Paco
Jonathan Del Arco	...	Angel

Storyline

A troubled youth from a split Los Angeles family is sent to a private psychiatric hospital after a violent scrape with the police. In the hospital, he makes a connection with one of the doctors who has his own problems.

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Plot Keywords:

gang | suburbia | drugs | coming of age | anomie | 

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Taglines:

Fast cars. Big homes. Wild parties. They had everything. And nothing to lose.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bukott angyalok

Filming Locations:

Camarillo, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,247,946 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The mental institution used was Camarillo State Hospital in Camarillo, CA, which was closed and converted to California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI).

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Quotes

Dr. Charles Loftis: We used to say it took a year. Remember? A year to put a kid right. Sure, that just happened to be what the insurance covered. But now they cut it back to two, three months, and presto! we cure them in two or three months.

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Connections

References RoboCop (1987)

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Soundtracks

"Mellow Yellow"
Written by Donovan Leitch

User Reviews

A lost gem...

My mom worked in a mental ward for teenagers, and this movie captures that environment very well (the writer either worked in one or did his research). Amy Locaine is so sweet and screwed up at the same time. Mr. Beasty Boy does a good job as the confused protag, and I especially like how the story and filmmarkers don't judge these kids with speeches about morals from the adult characters -- but instead ask hard questions like: "What do you want [in your life]?" Sutherland is great in his role and totally believable. Worth a rent or watching on cable. Too bad this movie didn't get more attention.