Weeds

October. 16,1987      R
Rating:
6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.

Nick Nolte as  Lee Umstetter
Ernie Hudson as  Bagdad
Rita Taggart as  Lillian Bingington
Mark Rolston as  Dave
Lane Smith as  Claude
John Toles-Bey as  Navarro
Joe Mantegna as  Carmine
J.J. Johnston as  Lazarus
William Forsythe as  Burt the Booster
Anne Ramsey as  Mom Umstetter

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Reviews

Cebalord
1987/10/16

Very best movie i ever watch

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Fluentiama
1987/10/17

Perfect cast and a good story

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Intcatinfo
1987/10/18

A Masterpiece!

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Anoushka Slater
1987/10/19

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

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