Weeds(1987)
Feel what it's like from the inside.
Weeds Synopsis
A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
Weeds (1987) is a drama film directed by John D. Hancock, released on October 16, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Nick Nolte, Ernie Hudson, Rita Taggart and Mark Rolston. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- John D. Hancock
- Writers:
- Dorothy Tristan, John D. Hancock
- Producers:
- Bill Badalato
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Weincke
- Composer:
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Production:
- Kingsgate Films, DEG
- Status:
- Released
Weeds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Lee Umstetter
Ernie Hudson
as Bagdad
Rita Taggart
as Lillian Bingington
Mark Rolston
as Dave
Lane Smith
as Claude
John Toles-Bey
as Navarro
Joe Mantegna
as Carmine
- Essex Smith
Essex Smith
as Vocalist
- Sam L. Waymon
Sam L. Waymon
as Vocalist
- Orville Stoeber
Orville Stoeber
as Lead Guitar
- Cyro Baptista
Cyro Baptista
as Bass Guitar
J.J. Johnston
as Lazarus
Key crew
Directed by John D. Hancock, written by Dorothy Tristan and John D. Hancock, produced by Bill Badalato.
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Weeds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 20 ratings.
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Weeds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Weeds online?
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Weeds (1987) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Weeds?
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The main cast of Weeds (1987) includes Nick Nolte, Ernie Hudson, Rita Taggart, Mark Rolston and Lane Smith. The film was directed by John D. Hancock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Weeds released?
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Weeds was released on October 16, 1987 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Weeds worth watching?
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Weeds (1987) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.