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The Natural History of Parking Lots
The Natural History of Parking Lots

The Natural History of Parking Lots

Genres

Drama

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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?

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

1.667/10

Release Date

02 November 1990

Country

United States of America

Cast

Barry Wyatt

Barry Wyatt

Lance

Eli Guralnick

Eli Guralnick

Mrs. Porter

Dean Cleverdon

Dean Cleverdon

Cop

Charlie Bean

Charlie Bean

Chris

David Kinder

David Kinder

Detective

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