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Speed of Life
Don't let it pass you by.
Genres
Drama
Overview
Drew (Scott Caan) must care for his father, a former professor who can now barely communicate due to Alzheimer. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a new and exciting girlfriend, Sarah (Mia Kirshner), who uses drugs.
Details
Budget
$350000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
1999-04-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
3.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Scott Caan
Drew
Leo Burmester
Dad
Mia Kirshner
Sarah
Anthony Ruivivar
Arturo/Satan
Geoffrey Cantor
Carter
Sally Stewart
Eileen
Peggy Gormley
Louise
Byron West
Mr. Corber
Chad L. Coleman
Orderly
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