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Dead Man Walking (1995) 7.5
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7.5/10 from 53,241 users
Metascore: 80/100
Reviews: 170 user | 74 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com A nun, while comforting a convicted killer on death row, empathizes with both the killer and his victim's families. Director:Tim Robbins |
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Captain Beliveau
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Luis Montoya
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A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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Rated R for a depiction of a rape and murder | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 January 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La dernière marche See more »Box Office
Budget:
$11,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£2,000,433 (UK) (19 April 1996)Company Credits
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Performed by Rev. Donald R. Smith and The Golden Voices Gospel Choir Of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Text written by Isaac Watts
Arranged by Donald R. Smith and David Richard Campbell (as David Campbell)
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The title "Dead Man Walking" is a slang term used by prison guards when escorting death row prisoners from their cells to the execution chambers. See more »Goofs
During the flashback scenes at the beginning of the movie, there are bright flashes in the night woods as the kids are being shot. However, flashbacks at the end of the movie do not show any flash from the gunfire. See more »Crazy Credits
This Film Was Edited On Old Fashioned Machines. This credit was inspired by John Ottman, editor of 'The Usual Suspects'. Ottman had wanted to put "edited on a piece of s*** Steenbeck" at the end of his movie, but settled for the more subtle "Edited on film". Tim Robbins heard about this, and decided to put his own variation of the line on the credits of 'Dead Man Walking.' See more »Soundtracks
"This Is The Day The Lord Has Made"Performed by Rev. Donald R. Smith and The Golden Voices Gospel Choir Of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Text written by Isaac Watts
Arranged by Donald R. Smith and David Richard Campbell (as David Campbell)
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How do you know if a movie is good or not? It is the impact it has on you that makes the difference. "Dead Man Walking" upset me a great deal. I watched it twice. I don't know if I will be strong enough to watch it again. No, I did not feel good at all after watching it, but the film was as successful as it can be.
Robbins did a great job in incorporating all aspects of this controversial topic. He avoided making an argument that could easily be seen as biased or subjective. I hope that many people get to see "Dead Man Walking". I believe that anyone who supports or opposes the death penalty so enthusiastically should see the movie.
I don't know what else it could take to finally convince everyone that this relic from ancient times does not have a place in modern society anymore.
The movie itself does not make an argument for or against death penalty. It describes reality. The reality is the best argument against the death penalty.
A 10/10 for great performances, good filmmaking, and for the most important film made in years
Thank you, Tim Robbins!