Knucklehead (2015)
When his brother disappears, mentally disabled Langston Bellows (Gbenga Akinnagbe) is left without a protector in Brooklyn's housing projects. Now under the control of his abusive mother (Alfre Woodard) Langston must take his future into his own hands. He sets out to find the one doctor he believes can cure him, a celebrity magazine columnist who touts questionable prescription drug cocktails. If Langston can become "mentally excellent", it will mean moving into an apartment of his own with his girlfriend, who may herself be a creation of his wishful thinking. Landing in the unscrupulous world of pharmaceutical marketing, the search for his mysterious doctor and hero leads to some unwanted discoveries. Langston strives for independence from his prior life; from his mother, from his neighborhood and from his fractured mind - while all around him people are not who they seem.
Cast
- Alfre Woodard - Sheila
- Gbenga Akinnagbe - Langston
- Jennifer Mudge - Leslie
- DeWanda Wise - Charlotte
- Amari Cheatom - Julian
- Carla Duren - Cassie
- Lauren Hodges - Molly
- Maliq Johnson - Iron Mike
- David Lavine - Dr. Maddox
- Markita Prescott - Sammy
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Knucklehead about?
- When his brother disappears, mentally disabled Langston Bellows (Gbenga Akinnagbe) is left without a protector in Brooklyn's housing projects. Now under the control of his abusive mother (Alfre Woodard) Langston must take his future into his own hands. He sets out to find the one doctor he believes can cure him, a celebrity magazine columnist who touts questionable prescription drug cocktails. If Langston can become "mentally excellent", it will mean moving into an apartment of his own with his girlfriend, who may herself be a creation of his wishful thinking. Landing in the unscrupulous world of pharmaceutical marketing, the search for his mysterious doctor and hero leads to some unwanted discoveries. Langston strives for independence from his prior life; from his mother, from his neighborhood and from his fractured mind - while all around him people are not who they seem.
- Who directed Knucklehead?
- Knucklehead was directed by Ben Bowman.
- Who stars in Knucklehead?
- Knucklehead stars Alfre Woodard, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jennifer Mudge, DeWanda Wise, Amari Cheatom, Carla Duren.
- How long is Knucklehead?
- Knucklehead has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Knucklehead?
- Knucklehead is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Knucklehead produced?
- Knucklehead was produced in United States of America.