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The United States of Leland
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The United States of Leland

Thu, May 15, 2003
  • Crime
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasSat, Jan 18, 2003Sundance Film Festival
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Jul 1, 2005
FR
  • In CinemasThu, May 15, 2003
DE
  • In CinemasThu, May 11, 2006
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    as Leland P. Fitzgerald
  • Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    as Pearl Madison
  • Chris Klein
    Chris Klein
    as Allen Harris
  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    as Albert T. Fitzgerald
  • Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    as Becky Pollard
  • Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    as Marybeth Fitzgerald
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