Movie
The United States of Leland (2003)
Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.
Crime · Drama
Story
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
Director: Matthew Ryan Hoge Starring: Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey
The United States of Leland Cast
- Don Cheadle as Pearl Madison
- Ryan Gosling as Leland P. Fitzgerald
- Chris Klein as Allen Harris
- Kevin Spacey as Albert T. Fitzgerald
- Jena Malone as Becky Pollard
- Lena Olin as Marybeth Fitzgerald
- Michelle Williams as Julie Pollard
- Martin Donovan as Harry Pollard
- Ann Magnuson as Karen Pollard
- Kerry Washington as Ayesha
- Sherilyn Fenn as Mrs. Calderon
- Matt Malloy as Charlie