The United States of Leland (2003)

The United States of Leland (2003)

Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind. 2003-05-15 United States of America 108 Min. PG-13
6.5 311 votes

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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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

Cast

Don Cheadle is Pearl Madison
Pearl Madison
Ryan Gosling is Leland P. Fitzgerald
Leland P. Fitzgerald
Chris Klein is Allen Harris
Allen Harris
Kevin Spacey is Albert T. Fitzgerald
Albert T. Fitzgerald
Jena Malone is Becky Pollard
Becky Pollard
Lena Olin is Marybeth Fitzgerald
Marybeth Fitzgerald
Michelle Williams is Julie Pollard
Julie Pollard
Martin Donovan is Harry Pollard
Harry Pollard
Ann Magnuson is Karen Pollard
Karen Pollard
Sherilyn Fenn is Mrs. Calderon
Mrs. Calderon
Matt Malloy is Charlie