Falling Down

"Falling Down" tells the story of D-Fens, an ordinary man portrayed by Michael Douglas, who finds himself overwhelmed and increasingly frustrated by the mounting challenges and injustices he perceives in everyday life. As urban life grinds on with its traffic jams, economic hardships, and social decay, D-Fens reaches a breaking point where his frustrations spawn a series of confrontations with the society around him.

Throughout the film, D-Fens's journey is chronicled as he spirals from a stressed and disillusioned individual to someone who psychotically and violently lashes out at these perceived societal flaws. Each encounter magnifies the warning signs of his deteriorating mental state, revealing how far a man can be pushed when ignored and cornered by unrelenting pressures.

Opposing him is Sergeant Prendergast, played by Robert Duvall, a seasoned and empathetic police officer who tries to understand and apprehend D-Fens. Prendergast's pursuit is not only a literal chase but also a metaphorical reflection on the fragility of human sanity and the complexities lurking beneath seemingly ordinary lives. "Falling Down" explores themes of alienation, frustration, and the consequences of societal neglect through a gripping and thought-provoking narrative.

Main Cast of Falling Down

Crew of Falling Down