Leonie
“A mother's courage and a clash of cultures inspire the artist that transcends both”
Synopsis
The true life story of Leonie Gilmour, whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.
Top Cast
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Emily Mortimer
Leonie
Shido Nakamura
Yone Noguchi
Christina Hendricks
Catherine
Mieko Harada
Umeko Tsuda
Jan Milligan
Isamu Noguchi
Keiko Takeshita
Setsu Koizumi
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Kiku
Kelly Vitz
Ailes Gilmour
Nichole Hiltz
Ethel Ames
Jay Karnes
Dr. Rumely
Marco St. John
Routolo
Mary Kay Place
Albiana
Takashi Kashiwabara
Michihiko Kawada
Lisa Mackel Smith
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hisako Matsui
- Screenplay & Story
- Hisako Matsui, David Wiener
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Leonie
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Hyde Park Entertainment, Essen Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisako Matsui
Hisako Matsui, David Wiener, Masayo Duus
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Tetsuo Nagata
Craig Hayes, Sabine Hoffman
Hisako Matsui, Patrick Aiello, Joyce Jun, Ashok Amritraj
Department Leadership Roster
Hisako Matsui
Director
Hisako Matsui
Screenplay
David Wiener
Screenplay
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Hisako Matsui
Producer
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Tetsuo Nagata
Director of Photography
Craig Hayes
Editor
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Osamu Yamaguchi
Production Design
Giles Masters
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Leonie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leonie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leonie about?
The true life story of Leonie Gilmour, whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.
Who directed Leonie?
Leonie was directed by Hisako Matsui.
Who stars in Leonie?
The principal cast of Leonie includes Emily Mortimer, Shido Nakamura, Christina Hendricks, Mieko Harada, Jan Milligan.
When was Leonie released and how long is it?
Leonie was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Leonie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leonie was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leonie?
Leonie holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).