Dead Man Walking

– A justice drama based on a true story about a man on death row who in his last days forms a strong r..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 2 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Dead Man Walking (1995)

A justice drama based on a true story about a man on death row who in his last days forms a strong relationship with a nun who teaches him forgiveness and gives him spirituality as she accompanies him to his execution.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
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Genre:

Dead Man Walking (1995) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Feb 1996

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tim Robbins

Writer:

Helen Prejean (book), Tim Robbins

Main Actors:

Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry

Plot:

A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 19 nominations.

Production:

Gramercy Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
80%