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Leon's Case

Jan 1, 1982 · 25m
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Comedy
Drama

PLOT

It is the story of a pacifist of the 60s, who, after living as a deserter for twelve years, decides to hand himself over to the authorities and face a legitimate political trial. Surprisingly, he discovers that no one cares who he is and what he has done. Emerging from his dirty basement, Leon realizes that the FBI has stopped looking for him and that President Carter has granted an amnesty. The old companions have become employees, their only "commitment" is now the family. The students of the universities refuse any political appeal. During an incredible party, given in his honor, Leon accuses his old friends of having stopped worrying, they tell him that life is much more complex than they believed in their youth. Having cut his hair, Leon also looks for a job. What he will be able to find, however, is the surprise of the last lines of the film.

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CAST

John Diehl
Leon
Patricia Gaul
Karen
Christopher Allport
Keith
Drew Barrymore
Jenny
Steve Stuart
Copy Store Attendant
Stephen Keep Mills
Rydell
Henry G. Sanders
Policeman
Laura Owens
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Directed by Dan Attias

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
UCLA School of Film and Television, Temple Hill Productions, Inc., Independent Cinema Artists & Producers (ICAP) (Distributor)
Country
US

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