Movie

The United States of Leland

Released: May 15, 2003 (2003)

Runtime: 108 minutes

Genres: Crime, Drama

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Lena Olin as Marybeth Fitzgerald
Age at release: 48
Ann Magnuson as Karen Pollard
Age at release: 47
Martin Donovan as Harry Pollard
Age at release: 45
Kevin Spacey as Albert T. Fitzgerald
Age at release: 43
Don Cheadle as Pearl Madison
Age at release: 38
Kerry Washington as Ayesha
Age at release: 26
Chris Klein as Allen Harris
Age at release: 24
Ryan Gosling as Leland P. Fitzgerald
Age at release: 22
Michelle Williams as Julie Pollard
Age at release: 22
Jena Malone as Becky Pollard
Age at release: 18

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Angela Paton as Airplane Woman
Age at release: 73
Jim Haynie as Ben
Age at release: 63
Randall Bosley as Sheriff Donaldson
Age at release: 55
Ron Canada as Elden
Age at release: 54
Robert Peters as Security Guard
Age at release: 41
Kimberly Scott as Myra
Age at release: 41
Matt Malloy as Charlie
Age at release: 40
Sherilyn Fenn as Mrs. Calderon
Age at release: 38
Yolonda Ross as Miranda
Age at release: 34
Troy Winbush as Dave
Age at release: 33
Leyna Nguyen as TV Reporter
Age at release: 32
Michael Peña as Guillermo
Age at release: 27
Wesley Jonathan as Bengel
Age at release: 24
Michael Welch as Ryan Pollard
Age at release: 15
Ryan Malgarini as 6-Year-Old Leland
Age at release: 10
Nick Kokich as Kevin
Age at release: Unknown
Jody Wood as Cop One
Age at release: Unknown
Tony McEwing as News Anchor
Age at release: Unknown
Lawrence Lowe as Detention Specialist
Age at release: Unknown
Charles Hess as Main Entrance Guard
Age at release: Unknown