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Lost Angels (1989): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Lost Angels is a 1989 drama directed by Hugh Hudson, starring Adam Horovitz as Tim Doolan, Don Bloomfield and Celia Weston. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.

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Lost Angels (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Hugh Hudson
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lost Angels About?

The premise of Lost Angels without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Surrounded by fast cars, luxurious homes and endless parties, L.A. teen Tim seems to have it all—until his parents' divorce shatters his world. He spirals into drug use and reckless behavior, landing in a psychiatric ward. A psychiatrist takes an interest, giving Tim a chance to confront his teenage rebellion and emptiness that has consumed him.

Lost Angels Themes & Keywords

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  • family relationships
  • boy wears socks
  • hudson and d. sutherland
  • standing sex
  • sex scene
  • sex in a bathroom
  • suburb
  • car in a swimming pool
  • trust
  • teenager
  • redemption
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  • rebellion
  • psychiatrist
  • parent child relationship
  • los angeles california
  • gang
  • flashback
  • drugs
  • coming of age
  • anomie
  • psychiatric ward
  • mental illness
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Lost Angels Cast & Characters

Adam Horovitz leads the cast as Tim Doolan, with Don Bloomfield as Andy 'Natas' Doolan and Celia Weston as Felicia Doolan Marks. Directed by Hugh Hudson; 53 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hugh Hudson

More films directed by Hugh Hudson, best-rated first: Chariots of Fire, Finding Altamira, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and I Dreamed of Africa.

Full filmography
Plot

Lost Angels Plot Summary

What happens in Lost Angels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tim Doolan, Adam Horovitz, is released from juvenile detention and leaves with his mother, Felicia Celia Weston, and her new husband, Barton Marks Graham Beckel, arriving at Valley Acres, a psychiatric facility for troubled youth. Tim’s stubborn refusal to fit in quickly tests the patience of the staff, and his bouts of defiance lead to restraints by the orderlies as he tries to push past the boundaries of the institution.

Full summary

The whole story of Lost Angels, scene by scene

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Box office

Lost Angels Box Office

Lost Angels grossed $1.2 million worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2M

US & Canada
$1.2M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lost Angels?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the teenage protagonist released from juvenile detention?

Details

Lost Angels Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Inspärrad” and “Kadotetut enkelit”.

Also known as
  • Inspärrad
  • Kadotetut enkelit
  • Rebeldes Sem Causa
  • Roadhome
  • Bukott angyalok
  • De Volta Para Casa
  • The Road Home
  • Nuevos rebeldes
  • Cesta domů

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FAQ

Lost Angels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Lost Angels, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lost Angels?

Lost Angels runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Lost Angels released?

Lost Angels was released on May 5, 1989.

Who directed Lost Angels?

Lost Angels was directed by Hugh Hudson.

More films by Hugh Hudson

Who is in the cast of Lost Angels?

Lost Angels stars Adam Horovitz as Tim Doolan, Don Bloomfield as Andy 'Natas' Doolan and Celia Weston as Felicia Doolan Marks, among 53 credited actors.

How much did Lost Angels make at the box office?

Lost Angels grossed $1.2 million worldwide.

Does Lost Angels have a post-credit scene?

No. Lost Angels has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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