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The Green Mile

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 3h 9m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.3M
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POPULARITY
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  • Crime
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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.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.3M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
166
42
  • Director
    • Frank Darabont
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(novel)
    • Frank Darabont(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • David Morse
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Darabont
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(novel)
    • Frank Darabont(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Michael Clarke Duncan
    • David Morse
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2KUser reviews
    • 212Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #26
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Photos498

    Tom Hanks, David Morse, Barry Pepper, and Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile (1999)
    Tom Hanks, David Morse, and Jeffrey DeMunn in The Green Mile (1999)
    Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile (1999)
    Brutus
    Dean
    Percy
    Harry
    Eduard
    Jan
    Wild Bill
    Paul
    Warden Moores and his wife, Melinda

    Top cast

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Paul Edgecombas Paul Edgecomb
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • John Coffeyas John Coffey
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Brutus 'Brutal' Howellas Brutus 'Brutal' Howell
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Jan Edgecombas Jan Edgecomb
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Warden Hal Mooresas Warden Hal Moores
    Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter
    • Eduard Delacroixas Eduard Delacroix
    Graham Greene
    Graham Greene
    • Arlen Bitterbuckas Arlen Bitterbuck
    Doug Hutchison
    Doug Hutchison
    • Percy Wetmoreas Percy Wetmore
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • 'Wild Bill' Whartonas 'Wild Bill' Wharton
    Barry Pepper
    Barry Pepper
    • Dean Stantonas Dean Stanton
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Harry Terwilligeras Harry Terwilliger
    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Melinda Mooresas Melinda Moores
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Toot-Tootas Toot-Toot
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Old Paul Edgecombas Old Paul Edgecomb
    Eve Brent
    Eve Brent
    • Elaine Connellyas Elaine Connelly
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Klaus Detterickas Klaus Detterick
    Mack Miles
    Mack Miles
    • Orderly Hectoras Orderly Hector
    • (as Mack C. Miles)
    Rai Tasco
    • Man in Nursing Homeas Man in Nursing Home
    • Director
      • Frank Darabont
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(novel)
      • Frank Darabont(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930's, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift. —Guy Johns
    • death row inmate
    • good versus evil
    • prison guard
    • death row
    • accused of murder
    • 400 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Miracles do happen.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, language and some sex-related material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to one of the featurettes on the DVD, Stephen King called this film the single most faithful adaptation of his work.
    • Goofs
      Although 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 credits
      There 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 versions
      The 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".
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: End of Days/Tumbleweeds/Flawless/Toy Story 2/All About My Mother (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Charmaine
      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

    User reviews2K

    Review
    Top review
    Like the drink only not spelled the same
    This movie was spectacular!! I was watching it intently from beginning to end and did not even notice the time. This movie is a true masterpiece. Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan were wonderful and the supporting cast was fantastic.

    Based on a serial novel by Stephen King, the Green Mile is about Paul Edgecomb, a officer in charge of prisoners on death row and everything was the same as usual until the day that John Coffey (Clarke Duncan) was brought to the mile. Coffey is an extraordinary person and Paul Edgecomb never believed in miracles until the day he met one.

    This movie is one of the best adaptations of a Stephen King novel that I have ever seen. I think that I would recommend this movie to everyone, and even if you don't like King's work I am certain that you will love this flick. This movie was robbed at the Academy Awards, but never the less, it is still one of the most memorable movies I have ever seen. A small warning though, if you are a bit squeemish then you may need to hide your eyes for a few scenes, but don't miss out on this movie because of it. I give this movie a 9.5 out of 10!!!
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    • Jun 16, 2000

    FAQ22

    • In the book, Wild Bill was only 19 years old, why does he look older in the movie?
    • In the scene where Percy scares Del for a joke, and Del trips over Brutal's foot, why doesn't Brutal apologize to Del instead of blaming Percy completely for it?
    • Is it true that Mr. Jingles was actually a rat?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Stephen King's The Green Mile
    • Filming locations
      • Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Darkwoods Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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