Dead Man Walking
Summary:
Tim Robbins' second directorial effort (after the political satire Bob Roberts) was this drama based on a true story, which explores the issue of capital punishment. Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon) is a nun and teacher living in rural Louisiana. One day, she receives a letter from Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), who is scheduled to be executed soon for the rap... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Susan Sarandon - (Sister Helen Prejean)
Sean Penn - (Mathew Poncelet)
Robert Prosky - (Hilton Barber)
Raymond J. Barry - (Earl Delacroix)
R. Lee Ermey - (Clyde Percy)
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Review:
A startling and provocative achievement, Dead Man Walking manages the not insubstantial feat of making an eloquent statement against the death penalty while refusing to excuse the killer of his crimes. Preferring to make a case for humanity and the capacity for human forgiveness, writer/director Tim Robbins avoids the self-righteous moralizin... Continue >>
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