Leo
Synopsis
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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Joseph Fiennes
Stephen
Elisabeth Shue
Mary Bloom
Justin Chambers
Ryan Eames
Sam Shepard
Vic
Dennis Hopper
Horace
Deborah Kara Unger
Caroline
Mary Stuart Masterson
Brynne
Jake Weber
Ben Bloom
Davis Sweatt
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James Middleton
Louis
Don Henderson Baker
Jack (as Don Baker)
David Burke
Thomas Kingsley
Amie Quigley
Ruth Livingston
Andrew Ruse
Mark
Zac Epstein
Kid #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehdi Norowzian
- Screenplay & Story
- Amir Tadjedin, Massy Tadjedin
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Leo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Joy Films, Freewheel Productions, Scala Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehdi Norowzian
Amir Tadjedin, Massy Tadjedin
Mark Adler
Zubin Mistry
Tariq Anwar
Massy Tadjedin, Jonathan Karlsen, Erica August, Sara Giles, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Mehdi Norowzian
Director
Amir Tadjedin
Writer
Massy Tadjedin
Writer
Massy Tadjedin
Producer
Jonathan Karlsen
Producer
Erica August
Producer
Stefania Cella
Production Design
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Zubin Mistry
Director of Photography
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leo about?
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.
Who directed Leo?
Leo was directed by Mehdi Norowzian.
Who stars in Leo?
The principal cast of Leo includes Joseph Fiennes, Elisabeth Shue, Justin Chambers, Sam Shepard, Dennis Hopper.
When was Leo released and how long is it?
Leo was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Leo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leo was composed by Mark Adler.