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The United States of Leland (2003)

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Don CheadleDon CheadlePearl Madison
  • Photo of Ryan GoslingRyan GoslingLeland P. Fitzgerald
  • Photo of Chris KleinChris KleinAllen Harris
  • Photo of Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyAlbert T. Fitzgerald
  • Photo of Jena MaloneJena MaloneBecky Pollard
  • Photo of Lena OlinLena OlinMarybeth Fitzgerald
  • Photo of Michelle WilliamsMichelle WilliamsJulie Pollard
  • Photo of Martin DonovanMartin DonovanHarry Pollard
  • Photo of Ann MagnusonAnn MagnusonKaren Pollard
  • Photo of Kerry WashingtonKerry WashingtonAyesha

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