Leon's Case (1982)
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.
Director: Dan Attias
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John Diehl as Leon Bernstein |
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Patricia Gaul as Karen |
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Christopher Allport as Keith |
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Drew Barrymore as Jenny |
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Steve Stuart as Copy Store Attendant |
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Stephen Keep Mills as Rydell |
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Henry G. Sanders as Policeman |
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Laura Owens as Receptionist |
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Leslie Linn as TV Anchorperson |
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Larry Feder as Jogger |
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Larry Kenswil as Man on Bus |
| Writing | Raymond Hartung | Writer |
| Camera | Jamie Anderson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Gib Jaffe | Editor |
| Art | James D. Bissell | Art Direction |
| Sound | Donald Peake | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Dan Attias | Producer |
| Directing | Dan Attias | Director |
| Production | Alan C. Blomquist | Production Manager |
| Directing | Anderson G. House | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Rick Fine | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | John R. Bowey | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Lighting | Adam Jones | Gaffer |
| Camera | Ben Haller | Key Grip |
| Art | Kathleen Hughes | Props |
| Art | Steve Olson | Props |
| Art | Charles L. Hughes | Set Decoration |
| Editing | Jim Prior | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Annie Brody | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Richard Vane | Location Manager |
| Directing | Sharron Reynolds-Enriquez | Script Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Katharina Hirsch-Smith | Makeup & Hair |
| Costume & Make-Up | Susan Cantor | Makeup & Hair Assistant |
| Costume & Make-Up | Blake Shepard | Makeup & Hair Assistant |
| Costume & Make-Up | Linda M. Bass | Wardrobe Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Patti Callicott | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Sound | Paul Edwards | Boom Operator |
| Camera | Jan Gould | Grip |
| Camera | Ric Kidney | Grip |
| Lighting | Les Percy | Electrician |
| Camera | Margaret Von Biesen | Still Photographer |
| Crew | Enrico Squeri | Transportation Coordinator |
| Editing | Bob Barton | Negative Cutter |
