Broken Vessels

Broken Vessels

Over the edge and out of control.

1998 · 90 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A young Pennsylvania man moves to Los Angeles to begin work for an ambulance service. There he is teamed with a supremely confident vet who seemingly has gone through a large number of partners. Initially the novice is awed by the more experienced man's capabilities to deal with the high pressure situations they encounter. However, gradually he discovers that all is not as it seems. While the vet is ice on the surface, he actually gets through the ordeals by heavy drug use and avoids commitments. Soon the younger man finds himself pulled into the same world and has to decide what direction he wants to take.

Directed by Scott Ziehl

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Todd Field Jimmy
Jason London Tom
Roxana Zal Elizabeth
Susan Traylor Susy
James Hong Mr. Chen
Patrick Cranshaw Gramps
Brent David Fraser Jed
Stephanie Feury Jill
William Smith Bo
Charlie Spradling Ginger (as Charley Spradling)
Ashlie Rhey Karen
Shanna McCullough Marcia Gray

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