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The Life of David Gale (2003) 7.4
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7.4/10 from 60,499 users
Metascore: 31/100
Reviews: 404 user | 133 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row. Director:Alan ParkerWriter:Charles Randolph |
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Cast
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Barbara Kreuster
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Constance Jones | ... |
Reporter A.J. Roberts
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Lee Ritchey | ... |
Joe Mullarkey
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Margie
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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
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The crime is clear. The truth is not.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violent images, nudity, language and sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
21 February 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Das Leben des David Gale See more »Box Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$252,944 (Spain) (6 June 2003)Gross:
$205,747 (South Africa) (13 June 2003)Company Credits
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(1966)
Written by Lee Hazlewood
Performed by Einstürzende Neubauten
Courtesy of Thirsty Ear Recordings / Some Bizarre, Ltd.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Filming of a death penalty protest scene at the Texas State Capitol was briefly disrupted by the arrival of a group of real political protesters. See more »Goofs
Towards the end of the film, Sharon Gale, David's wife, receives the silver suitcase with the post card from Berlin in it. The postcard was mailed from San Francisco to Texas but has no postmark on it in the upper right hand corner as it should. See more »Quotes
Braxton Belyeu: I'm no more afraid of the Grim Reaper than I am of a Presbyterian on Mother's Day.See more »
Soundtracks
"Sand"(1966)
Written by Lee Hazlewood
Performed by Einstürzende Neubauten
Courtesy of Thirsty Ear Recordings / Some Bizarre, Ltd.
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This film has been totally underrated. It has a strong and intrigueing storyline and a powerful cast. Kevin Spacey is brilliant as David Gale, a capital punishment activist convicted of murdering a fellow activist (Laura Linney). Kate Winslet has such a strong presence and extreme intensity throughout the movie. For me Kate's performance enhanced the film.I personally rate this very highly, 9/10.