

Leo
2002-03-12 · 104 min · ★ 6.1
A young mother is plagued by a tragic mistake and alienates her little boy. A brilliant writer is released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence and begins working at Vic's Diner. Their stories converge when the man must overcome obstacles of the past to save the little boy and ultimately himself.
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- Directors
- Mehdi Norowzian
- Production companies
- Joy Films, Freewheel Productions, Scala Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joseph FiennesStephen
Elisabeth ShueMary Bloom
Justin ChambersRyan Eames
Sam ShepardVic
Dennis HopperHorace
Deborah Kara UngerCaroline
Mary Stuart MastersonBrynne
Jake WeberBen Bloom
Don Henderson BakerJack (as Don Baker)
David BurkeThomas Kingsley
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