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This acclaimed film traces the relationship between a death-row inmate and the local nun to whom he turns for spiritual guidance in the days leading up to his scheduled execution. Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn) has been convicted of the rape and murder of two young lovers and is awaiting execution. Susan Sarandon plays Sister .. Read more
| Starring | Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond Barry |
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| Director | Tim Robbins |
| Genres | Drama |
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"...A highly intriguing drama....An intimate chamber piece for two, superbly acted by Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn....[A] mature, well-crafted movie..."
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A moving, sensitive and balanced film
This film tackles one of the most difficult subjects: the death penalty. A guilty man on death row who doesn't do himself any favours, an old-fashioned ... read more »
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Acting at it's best!
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Walking the walk but not preaching
A film which pulls in all directions. Whilst the viewer is slowly sucked into the underlying story, the facing story of a bad man going to a better place takes ... read more »
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Sean Penn is brilliant
What a fabulous film!! This film is sad, amazing and brilliant all in one go. All though it is a very long film I can surely say I enjoyed it and I wouldn't... read more »
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Totally Thought-provoking
A brilliant portrayal of the situation of a condemned man awaiting the consequences of his actions, and the problems of anyone in America who might dare to ... read more »
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Quite enjoyable!
I love Sean Penn's acting in all his films, I think he always makes his characters believable. Susan Sarandon is not bad but she could have been better. The... read more »
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Dead Man Walking
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Well worth a watch
Would recommend this one. It makes you think long and hard without preaching. Watch the trailer, it gives a good overview.
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Good but not Excellent
Dead Man Walking takes a poignant look at the death penalty debate, however instead of addressing the usual for and against perspectives, this film looks at the... read more »
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"An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind." - Mahatma Gandhi
For me, Dead Man Walking is the most compelling and convincing film I've seen against the death penalty. It is also incredibly fair, balanced and unbiased, ... read more »
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Really enjoyed it!
I thought the film was great.It was really well acted by Sean Pean. He was brilliant asusal and had me totally in the film with him.