Dead Man Walking
Sister Helen Prejean's 1993 bestseller is the basis for this harrowing account of her life's work'; a spiritual advisor for condemned killers awaiting execution on death row. Susan Sarandon (the Director's wife) contributes a superb, densely layered performance as the good sister, while Sean Penn is memorable as her first 'client'. A very impressive directorial turn by Tim Robbins.
Year: 1995
Genre: Drama, True Stories, Time in Prison, Spiritual Cinema
Country: USA
Director: Tim Robbins
Starring: Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon, Robert Prosky
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: R16
7.5/10
Location in store: Drama
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