The Robert Downey Jr Film Guide
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Arrival (1986)
Summary
A young boy anxiously awaits the arrival of Halley's Comet.
Director
Keith Williams
Downey Factor
Low, he's barely in it.
Character
Eddie, moody teenage big brother to the main character.
Looks
Like a 1980s teenager.
Performance
Amateurish.
Love & Sex
No.
Dies, Gay or Villain
No, unspecified, not really.
Cast
Gabriel Damon, Eileen Ryan
Time & Place
Present day (1986), rural America.
Availability
Ran on TV in the 1980s, never released on VHS or DVD.
2 Reasons to See It
1. To get a better understanding of what it's like for non-famous actors.
2. Minimal effort. It's only 5 minutes long and you can view it right here on this page.
Overall
This obscure short film from the 1980s is an interesting little window into the very early days of Robert Downey Jr's career.
If You Liked It
You may also like Lethargy (2002), Firstborn (1984)
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