Synopsis
Falling Down follows William Foster, an ordinary man pushed to his breaking point after losing his job and family, who embarks on a violent odyssey across a hot, chaotic Los Angeles. As he confronts gang members, fast food workers, and corrupt figures, a retiring detective races to stop him before the situation turns fatal.
Did You Know?
- Michael Douglas wore the same outfit throughout the entire film.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger turned down the lead role of D-FENS.
- The film was shot in only 35 days.
- Douglas's character is never named; called D-FENS from his plate.
- Director Joel Schumacher considered it his most personal film.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm the bad guy? How did that happen?
- I'm just trying to get home to my little girl.
- You have a choice. I'm not a vigilante.
- What about my right to be comfortable on a hot day?
- I lost my job. Did you know they replaced me with a little box?
