Directed by:
Tim RobbinsScreenplay:
Tim RobbinsCinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
David RobbinsCast:
Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Celia Weston, Lois Smith, Scott Wilson, Roberta Maxwell, Margo Martindale (more)VOD (2)
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Inspired by a true story, this provocative tale of crime and redemption earned Susan Sarandon a 1995 Oscar® for Best Actress and Sean Penn an Oscar® Nomination for Best Actor. Sister Helen Prejean (Sarandon) becomes the spiritual advisor to Matthew Poncelet (Penn), a vicious and complex killer awaiting execution. As she attempts to save Matthew’s dark soul, she uncovers shocking truths that will rock the very foundation of her faith. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
Susan Sarandon
USA
Best movies:
Thelma & Louise (1991)
The Front Page (1974)
Dead Man Walking (1995)
Sean Penn
USA
Best movies:
The Game (1997)
Carlito's Way (1993)
Persepolis (2007)
Robert Prosky
USA
Best movies:
Dead Man Walking (1995)
The Natural (1984)
Rudy (1993)
Raymond J. Barry
USA
Best movies:
The X-Files – File 5: 82517 (1995) (video compilation)
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R. Lee Ermey
USA
Best movies:
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Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Celia Weston
USA
Best movies:
K-Pax (2001)
Dead Man Walking (1995)
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Lois Smith
USA
Best movies:
Falling Down (1993)
East of Eden (1955)
Minority Report (2002)
Scott Wilson
USA
Best movies:
The Last Samurai (2003)
In Cold Blood (1967)
In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Roberta Maxwell
Canada
Best movies:
Philadelphia (1993)
Dead Man Walking (1995)
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Margo Martindale
USA
Best movies:
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The Hours (2002)
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Barton Heyman
USA
Best movies:
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Steve Boles
Best movies:
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Songcatcher (2000)
Critical Condition (1987)
Nesbitt Blaisdell
USA
Best movies:
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Ragtime (1981)
Larry Pine
USA
Best movies:
Dead Man Walking (1995)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Sunday (1997)
Kevin Cooney
USA
Best movies:
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Dead Man Walking (1995)
Seven Pounds (2008)
Clancy Brown
USA
Best movies:
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Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
The Express (2008)
Adele Robbins
Best movies:
Dead Man Walking (1995)
Bob Roberts (1992)
The Onion Movie (2008)
Michael Cullen
Best movies:
Dead Man Walking (1995)
The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
Clockers (1995)
Peter Sarsgaard
USA
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Boys Don't Cry (1999)
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Missy Yager
Best movies:
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