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Synopsis
In this film, based on a true story, convicted criminal Lee Umstetter (Nick Nolte) is sentenced to life in San Quentin prison, with no possibility of parole. Despairing at his interminable sentence, Lee spends his time reading and educating himself. When he writes and performs a play that attracts the notice of a film critic (Rita Taggart), she sets out on a quest to have him paroled. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Cast

William Forsythe Burt the Booster
Ernie Hudson Bagdad
Joe Mantegna Carmine
Nick Nolte Lee Umstetter
Felton Perry Associate Warden
Anne Ramsey Mom Umstetter
Ray Reinhardt Pop Umstetter
Mark Rolston Dave
Essex Smith Thurman
Lane Smith Claude
Rita Taggart Lillian Bingington, Newspaper Critic
Orville Stoeber Lead Guitar
Amanda Gronich Bagdad's Girlfriend

Production Crew

Pat Tagliaferro Art Director
Fred Barron Associate Producer
Patricia Carr Associate Producer
Patricia Carr Associate Producer
Patti Carr Associate Producer
Barbara Hanley Casting
Cathy Henderson Casting
Jerry Evans Choreography
Jan Weincke Cinematographer
Angelo Badalamenti Composer (Music Score)
Melissa Etheridge Composer (Music Score)
Orville Stoeber Composer (Music Score)
Mary Kay Stolz Costume Designer
John Hancock Director
Chris Lebenzon Editor
David Handman Editor
Dennis M. O'Connor Editor
Jon Poll Editor
Bill Cross Executive Producer
Mel Pearl Executive Producer
Paul Deason First Assistant Director
Edouard Henriques III Makeup
William Badalato Producer
Joseph T. Garrity Production Designer
Dorothy Tristan Screenwriter
John Hancock Screenwriter
Francine Mercadante Set Designer
Jerie Kelter Set Designer
Melissa Etheridge Songwriter
Orville Stoeber Songwriter
James Thorton Sound/Sound Designer
Marvin Gardner Special Effects
Mike Menzel Special Effects
Rick Barefoot Special Effects
Joe Dunne Stunts
Year: 1987
Runtime: 115
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy
Drama

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
De Laurentiis Entertainment Group
Kingsgate Films

Release
October 16, 1987 (USA)
by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group