Weeds
“Feel what it's like from the inside.”
Synopsis
A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Lee Umstetter
Ernie Hudson
Bagdad
Rita Taggart
Lillian Bingington
Mark Rolston
Dave
Lane Smith
Claude
John Toles-Bey
Navarro
Joe Mantegna
Carmine
Essex Smith
Vocalist
Sam L. Waymon
Vocalist
Orville Stoeber
Lead Guitar
Cyro Baptista
Bass Guitar
J.J. Johnston
Lazarus
William Forsythe
Burt the Booster
Anne Ramsey
Mom Umstetter
Ray Reinhardt
Pop Umstetter
Amanda Gronich
Bagdad's Girlfriend
Felton Perry
Associate Warden
Barton Heyman
Godot Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John D. Hancock
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Tristan, John D. Hancock
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti, Melissa Etheridge, Orville Stoeber
- Original Title
- Weeds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Kingsgate Films, DEG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John D. Hancock
Dorothy Tristan, John D. Hancock
Angelo Badalamenti, Melissa Etheridge, Orville Stoeber
Jan Weincke
Jon Poll, David Handman, Chris Lebenzon
Mel Pearl, Bill Badalato
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Tristan
Writer
John D. Hancock
Director
John D. Hancock
Writer
Jon Poll
Editor
David Handman
Editor
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Mary Kay Stolz
Costume Design
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Jan Weincke
Director of Photography
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Melissa Etheridge
Original Music Composer
Bill Badalato
Producer
Orville Stoeber
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weeds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Weeds about?
A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
Who directed Weeds?
Weeds was directed by John D. Hancock.
Who stars in Weeds?
The principal cast of Weeds includes Nick Nolte, Ernie Hudson, Rita Taggart, Mark Rolston, Lane Smith.
When was Weeds released and how long is it?
Weeds was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Weeds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Weeds was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, Melissa Etheridge, Orville Stoeber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Weeds?
Weeds holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).