The United States of Leland (2003)

  • R
  • 01/18/2003 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1h 48m

Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.

Overview

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.

Matthew Ryan Hoge

Director, Writer

Cast

Don Cheadle's headshot

Don Cheadle

Pearl Madison
Ryan Gosling's headshot

Ryan Gosling

Leland P. Fitzgerald
Chris Klein's headshot

Chris Klein

Allen Harris
Kevin Spacey's headshot

Kevin Spacey

Albert T. Fitzgerald
Jena Malone's headshot

Jena Malone

Becky Pollard
Lena Olin's headshot

Lena Olin

Marybeth Fitzgerald
Michelle Williams's headshot

Michelle Williams

Julie Pollard
Martin Donovan's headshot

Martin Donovan

Harry Pollard

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