Weeds

Theatrical Release Date:

10/16/1987

Run Time:

115min.

Starring:

Nick Nolte , Lane Smith , William Forsythe , Joe Mantegna

Director(s):

John Hancock

Distributor(s):

De Laurentiis Entertainment Group

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: In this film, based on a true story, convicted criminal Lee Umstetter (Nick Nolte) is sentenced to life in San Quentin prison, with no possibility of parole. Despairing at his interminable sentence, Lee spends his time reading and educating himself. Read More

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