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The Life of David Gale (2003)

R 130 min  -  Drama | Crime | Thriller  -   21 February 2003 (USA)
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A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

Director:

Alan Parker

Writer:

Charles Randolph

Stars:

Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet and Laura Linney
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Winslet ...
Cleo King ...
Barbara Kreuster
Constance Jones Constance Jones ...
Reporter A.J. Roberts
Kevin Spacey ...
Laura Linney ...
Lee Ritchey Lee Ritchey ...
Joe Mullarkey
Gabriel Mann ...
Matt Craven ...
Brandy Little ...
Motel Waitress
Cindy Waite Cindy Waite ...
Margie
Jim Beaver ...
Leon Rippy ...
Jesse De Luna Jesse De Luna ...
Supervising Guard
Vernon Grote Vernon Grote ...
Door Guard
Rhona Mitra ...
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Storyline

Dr. David Gale, an advocate of eliminating the death penalty, is accused of rape and murder. Once convicted, he ends up on death row in Texas himself, telling his story to a reporter through a series of flashbacks. Written by Jason Smith  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Death | Death Row | Murder | Activist | Texas  | See more »

Taglines:

The crime is clear. The truth is not.

Genres:

Drama | Crime | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent images, nudity, language and sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Germany | UK

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das Leben des David Gale See more »

Filming Locations:

Austin Studios - 1901 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,117,225 (USA) (23 February 2003) (2002 Screens)

Gross:

$19,593,740 (USA) (30 March 2003)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Intermedia Films, Dirty Hands Productions See more »
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DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Director Cameo: [Alan Parker] briefly appears during the party scene at the beginning of the film - he is seen helping himself to some food. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Gale puts his son to bed he feeds his fish. Before he feeds them you can see food floating down from a previous take. See more »

Quotes

Bitsey Bloom: Hate's no fun if you keep it to yourself.
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Connections

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell/Queens of the Stone Age (#30.19)" (2005) See more »

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"Halloween Theme"
(1978)
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