The Natural History of Parking Lots

Nov 2, 1990

1h 29m

★ 2.0

Overview

When a high school senior, Chris, gets in trouble with the West L.A. police for joy riding in stolen cars, his wealthy but neglectful dad hires Chris's older brother Lance to spend time with him and keep him out of trouble. Lance is in the underworld, running guns, so caring for Chris starts out as a good cover. Then, he warms to his brother, and the two develop a strong bond; Chris gets serious about school and starts to come out of his shell. But, will the relationship be strong enough to weather pressures from Lance's business, Chris's discovery that dad is paying Lance for the care, and Lance's enjoyment of female companionship?

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Little Deer Productions

Los Angeles Junior Arts Center

University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts

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Cast

Lance

Barry Wyatt

Mrs. Porter

Eli Guralnick

Cop

Dean Cleverdon

Chris

Charlie Bean

Detective

David Kinder

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