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Leo

  • 20022002
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  • 1h 44m
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Elisabeth Shue, Deborah Kara Unger, and Joseph Fiennes in Leo (2002)
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A recently-released prisoner and a troubled young boy share a pen-pal relationship, both connected by their past.A recently-released prisoner and a troubled young boy share a pen-pal relationship, both connected by their past.A recently-released prisoner and a troubled young boy share a pen-pal relationship, both connected by their past.

IMDb RATING
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1K
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  • Director
    • Mehdi Norowzian
  • Writers
    • Massy Tadjedin
    • Amir Tadjedin
  • Stars
    • Joseph Fiennes
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Sam Shepard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mehdi Norowzian
  • Writers
    • Massy Tadjedin
    • Amir Tadjedin
  • Stars
    • Joseph Fiennes
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Sam Shepard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes
    • Stephenas Stephen
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Mary Bloomas Mary Bloom
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Vicas Vic
    Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers
    • Ryan Eamesas Ryan Eames
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Horaceas Horace
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Carolineas Caroline
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Brynneas Brynne
    Jake Weber
    Jake Weber
    • Ben Bloomas Ben Bloom
    Davis Sweatt
    • Leopold - age 11as Leopold - age 11
    James Middleton
    • Louisas Louis
    Don Henderson Baker
    Don Henderson Baker
    • Jackas Jack
    • (as Don Baker)
    David Burke
    • Thomas Kingsleyas Thomas Kingsley
    Amie Quigley
    • Ruth Livingstonas Ruth Livingston
    Andrew Ruse
    Andrew Ruse
    • Markas Mark
    Zac Epstein
    • Kid #1as Kid #1
    Gil Johnson
    • Gilas Gil
    Terry Loughlin
    Terry Loughlin
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Emma Rogerson
    • Isabelleas Isabelle
    • Director
      • Mehdi Norowzian
    • Writers
      • Massy Tadjedin
      • Amir Tadjedin
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    A recently-released prisoner and a troubled young boy share a pen-pal relationship, both connected by their past.
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    • Taglines
      • The boy you were is not the man you are.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, some sexuality and violent content
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Caroline Day and Sylvia Jefferies's debut.
    • Goofs
      A letter addressed to Oxford, Mississippi, clearly has the ZIP Code 64933. The ZIP Code for Oxford, Mississippi, is 38655. There is no city with the ZIP shown in the film; ZIP's beginning with "649" would be near Kansas City, Missouri.
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      Loss
      Written by Waz

      Performed by Waz

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    8/10
    A tense Southern gothic type of film well worth seeing.
    Actually, I likened Leo to the Mickey Rourke film Angleheart as both films turned out to be a search for self.

    In Leo you have a young, troubled boy named Leo who as part of a school assignment begins writing to Joseph Fiennes, who plays a convicted felon in prison.

    When released from prison, Fiennes character sets out to meet the boy, Leo,and help both himself and Leo in the process.

    Outstanding performances by Elisabeth Shue, who reprises her role as an alcholic from Leaving Las Vegas and Dennis Hopper who rules the small town's diner as Capt. Bligh ruled the HMS Bounty only with a lot more violence and sexual tension thrown in.

    Sam Shepard's role serves as the Greek chorus and keeps the viewer aware of the progress of the other characters.

    All in all a very good film that will captivate and entertain.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Leopold Bloom
    • Filming locations
      • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Freewheel Productions
      • Joy Films
      • Scala Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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