Weeds (1987)
Directed by John D. Hancock / John Hancock
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Prison Film |
Release Date - Oct 16, 1987 (USA) |
Run Time - 115 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Iotis Erlewine
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. When he writes and performs a play that attracts the notice of a film critic (Rita Taggart), she sets out on a quest to have him paroled.
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achievement, critic, inmate, play [recreation], prison, riot [uprising], show
