David Gale (Kevin Spacey) is a Texas professor and anti-death penalty activist who, ironically enough, winds up on death row for the rape and murder of a colleague. Kate Winslet plays Bitsey Bloom, the brave journalist who sets out to tell to his story. In the days leading up to his execution, Gale fills her in on his life via .. Read more
| Starring | Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney, Kate Winslet, Gabriel Mann |
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| Director | Alan Parker |
| Genres | Thriller |
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David Gale (Kevin Spacey) is a Texas professor and anti-death penalty activist who, ironically enough, winds up on death row for the rape and murder of a colleague. Kate Winslet plays Bitsey Bloom, the brave journalist who sets out to tell to his story. In the days leading up to his execution, Gale fills her in on his life via flashbacks, which include political debates, lectures, sex with a student, rape allegations, alcoholism, divorce, and despair. As the hour of his doom approaches, Bitsey becomes convinced that Gale is the victim of a shadowy political conspiracy and races against the clock to prove his innocence.
Director Alan Parker (MISSISSIPPI BURNING) manages to deliver a strong anti-capital punishment message alongside enough twists, turns and shocking moments to keep viewers perched at the edges of their seats. Winslet and Spacey are both riveting in the leads, but its Laura Linney as Gale's alleged victim--a fellow anti-capital punishment activist and close friend--who makes the biggest impression. Gabriel Mann also scores points in a sympathetic role as Bitsey's intern. Nicholas Cage served as the film's producer. The musical score is by Parker's two sons, Jake and Alex.
| Starring | Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney, Kate Winslet, Gabriel Mann, Matt Craven, Elizabeth Gast, Cleo King, Rhona Mitra |
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| Director | Alan Parker |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 Top Thrillers |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2003 To Rent: DVD: 15 Sep 2003 |
Glib, bombastic and muddled drama, anti-intellectual in tone, that takes itself, but not its subject-matter, very seriously.
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Power performance!
Spacey is a gem and his performance here is nothing short of suberb. he has that Anthony Hopkins-like smirk and menacing presence that leaves you guessing as to... read more »
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Very Good
Really good film with some excellent acting. The Life of David Gale was a lot more predictable than I expected, but still really entertaining.
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Gripping FIlm
Interesting thriller & well worth watching. I did work out the end ahead of time, however will not dissappoint. Recomend.
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Great Story
I just love Kevin Spacey and Kate Winslet never fails to surprise me. She is so natural in this role. A great story and I did not suss it until the end....
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