The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift.The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift.The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift.
- Director
- Writers
- Stephen King(novel)
- Frank Darabont(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Stephen King(novel)
- Frank Darabont(screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 15 wins & 37 nominations total
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- (as Mack C. Miles)
- Director
- Writers
- Stephen King(novel)
- Frank Darabont(screenplay)
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- Taglines
- Miracles do happen.
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- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for violence, language and some sex-related material
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to one of the featurettes on the DVD, Stephen King called this film the single most faithful adaptation of his work.
- GoofsAlthough the voltage used for electric chair executions (2450 volts) would not be high enough to cause a current flow through an unsoaked sponge properly, it will just act as a resistor and limit the amount of current passing through at a time. That is why the electrocution took way longer than the required 15 - 30 seconds. The primary cause of death for Del was not via electrocution (brain death or organ failure) but through severe burns when the resistors overheat and caught fire.
- Quotes
Paul Edgecomb: On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?
John Coffey: You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done. I know you hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on you, but you oughta quit on it now. Because I want it over and done. I do. I'm tired, boss. Tired of bein' on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand?
Paul Edgecomb: Yes, John. I think I can.
- Crazy creditsThere are no opening credits after the title has been shown, followed by the opening scene for place of film. Although it is now commonplace for films to not have opening credits, in 1999 it was somewhat rather unusual and it was considered for a trademark of director Frank Darabont.
- Alternate versionsThe documentary "Walking the Mile" (which is included on the DVD) features the making of a scene, where Edgecomb and his wife are in a church. That scene is not in the final film. The church is probably the one mentioned by Hanks character when he says to Melinda that "we missed you in church".
- SoundtracksCharmaine
Written by Lew Pollack and Erno Rapee
Performed by Mantovani
Arranged by Ronald Binge (uncredited)
Courtesy of LaserLight Digital and San Juan Music Group by arrangement with Source/Q
The Green Mile should bring you joy, laughter, and if you are like most in the theater this night, tears.
BRAVO!
- alan photog
- Jan 9, 2000
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- Also known as
- Stephen King's The Green Mile
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- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $60,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $136,801,374
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,017,152
- Dec 12, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $286,801,374
- Runtime3 hours 9 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1