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Weeds

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A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1987-10-16

Runtime: 115 mins

Director: John D. Hancock

Writer: John D. Hancock, Dorothy Tristan

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Weeds

Production Companies: Kingsgate Films, DEG

Production Countries: United States of America

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