Weeds (1987)
Overview
A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.377 |
Directed By
John D. Hancock
Crew
John D. Hancock
John D. Hancock
Dorothy Tristan
David Handman
Chris Lebenzon
Dennis M. O'Connor
Jon Poll
Barbara Hanley
Cathy Henderson
Pat Tagliaferro
Jerie Kelter
Mary Kay Stolz
Edouard F. Henriques
Anthony Sorrentino
Bill Badalato
James L. Honore
Bill Badalato
Fred Baron
Patricia Carr
Ken Kitch
Mel Pearl
Jan Weincke
Angelo Badalamenti
Melissa Etheridge
Orville Stoeber
TOP CAST
Nick Nolte
Lee Umstetter
Ernie Hudson
Bagdad
Rita Taggart
Lillian Bingington
Mark Rolston
Dave
Lane Smith
Claude
John Toles-Bey
Navarro
Joe Mantegna
Carmine
Essex Smith
Vocalist
Sam L. Waymon
Vocalist
Orville Stoeber
Lead Guitar
Cyro Baptista
Bass Guitar
J.J. Johnston
Lazarus
William Forsythe
Burt the Booster
Anne Ramsey
Mom Umstetter
Ray Reinhardt
Pop Umstetter
Amanda Gronich
Bagdad's Girlfriend
Felton Perry
Associate Warden
Barton Heyman
Godot Player
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