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Where the Day Takes You (1992)

R 105 min  -  Drama  -   11 September 1992 (USA)
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A group of teen-age runaways try to survive in the streets of Los Angeles. Drugs, prostitution, violence and bureaucratic indifference all pose threats to the kids... See full summary »

Director:

Marc Rocco

Writers:

Michael Hitchcock, Marc Rocco, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Dermot Mulroney, Robert Knepper and Laura San Giacomo
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laura San Giacomo ...
Dermot Mulroney ...
Robert Knepper ...
Rock Singer
Sean Astin ...
Greg
Balthazar Getty ...
Little J
Will Smith ...
Manny
James LeGros ...
Crasher
Ricki Lake ...
Brenda
Lara Flynn Boyle ...
Peter Dobson ...
Tommy Ray
Kyle MacLachlan ...
Ted
Nancy McKeon ...
Vikki
Adam Baldwin ...
Officer Black
Rachel Ticotin ...
Alyssa Milano ...
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Storyline

A group of teen-age runaways try to survive in the streets of Los Angeles. Drugs, prostitution, violence and bureaucratic indifference all pose threats to the kids, who nevertheless prefer this harsh life to going back to their families. Heather, somewhat older, provides some leadership and mothering to the kids. Written by Reid Gagle  

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Plot Keywords:

Drugs | Runaway | Prostitution | Love | Street Life  | See more »

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No parents. No rules.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use, language and violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Lei de Cada Dia See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$390,152 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinetel Films, John Cornett & Doc Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Alyssa Milano initially auditioned for the role of Heather. Although she impressed the crew, they were reluctant to assign a former child star in the role. She was given a smaller role instead. See more »

Quotes

King: It's 98.6 over here baby.
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Soundtracks

"PRECIOUS PAIN"
Written and Performed by Melissa Etheridge
From the Island Records album "Melissa Etheridge" 1988
Produced by Craig Krampf, Kevin McCormick, Melissa Etheridge and Niko Bolas
Published by MLE Music/Almo Music Corp.(ASCAP) See more »