Film · 1995

Dead Man Walking

Name: Dead Man Walking
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1996-01-12
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Missy Yager, Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry

Directed by Tim Robbins · starring Missy Yager, Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn

2 h 2 min
15
Crime · Drama
USA
Released in the UK 28 March 1996

8.2 Users9 votes

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Synopsis

Sister Helen Prejean is a nun in rural Louisiana who receives a letter from Matthew Poncelet, a convict who is to be executed for the rape and murder of two teenagers. After meeting Matthew, Sister Helen agrees to serve as spiritual counselor and attempt to stay the execution. However, Matthew's claims of innocence seem shaky at best, and it's clear he's a reprehensible, amoral racist. When it becomes obvious that Matthew's sentence will be carried out, Sister Helen offers what comfort she can to Matthew, but also tries to guide him to an open admission of the extent of his crimes and an acceptance of divine forgiveness.

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Runtime: 122 min2 hours and 2 minutes
Budget: $11mSogecine
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Dead Man Walking?: 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Dead Man Walking released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 28 March 1996.
Who directed Dead Man Walking?: Tim Robbins.
Who is in Dead Man Walking?: It stars Missy Yager, Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn and Robert Prosky.
Where can I watch Dead Man Walking?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.