A lawyer assigned to the clemency case of a woman on death row finds himself forming a deep friendship with her while he tries to prevent her impending execution.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Sharon Stone | ... | Cindy Liggett | |
| Rob Morrow | ... | Rick Hayes | |
| Randy Quaid | ... | Sam Burns | |
| Peter Gallagher | ... | John Hayes | |
| Jack Thompson | ... | The Governor | |
| Jayne Brook | ... | Jill | |
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Pamala Tyson | ... | Linda, Legal Aid Attorney |
| Skeet Ulrich | ... | Billy, Cindy's Brother | |
| Don Harvey | ... | Doug | |
| Diane Sellers | ... | Inmate Reggie | |
| Patricia French | ... | Guard Frances | |
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Jeffrey Buckner Ford | ... | D.A. Rusk (as Jeffrey Ford) |
| Dave Hager | ... | Detective Vollo | |
| Christine Cattell | ... | Louise | |
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Peg Allen | ... | Helen |
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Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. As Hayes investigates the background for her case, the two begin to form a deep friendship, while all the while the date for her execution draws nearer. Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>
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3 May 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$2,690,253, 5 May 1996Gross USA:
$5,939,449Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Written and Performed by Philippe Giraud and Mohamed Chemlekh
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One of a number of Hollywood movies set in the American South directed by Australian director Bruce Beresford. The films include Last Dance (1996), Rich in Love (1992), Tender Mercies (1983) Crimes of the Heart (1986) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989). See more »Soundtracks
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So so film about death penalty. Full of cliches and emotional manipulation. Yes, you got it right, a definite tear jerker. So, not for me. But look! Isn't that Sharon Stone? Sure she is, beautiful as always. It's true, I sat trough the whole film just for her.