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The Natural History of Parking Lots(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-11-02
17%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
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?
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Little Deer Productions
Los Angeles Junior Arts Center
Movie: The Natural History of Parking Lots
Top 5 Billed Cast
Barry Wyatt
Lance
Dean Cleverdon
Cop
Charlie Bean
Chris
David Kinder
Detective
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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?
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1990-11-02
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