After a family tragedy, a racist prison guard re-examines his attitudes while falling in love with the African-American wife of the last prisoner he executed.
A British officer resigns his post just before battle and subsequently receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they believe to be his cowardice.
The fabled romantic Giacomo Casanova, after failing to win the affection of the Venetian woman Francesca Bruni, strives to discover the real meaning of love.
A covert counter-terrorist unit called Black Cell led by Gabriel Shear wants the money to help finance their war against international terrorism, but it's all locked away. Gabriel brings in convicted hacker Stanley Jobson to help him.
A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is a crack addict. Two DEA agents protect an informant. A jailed drug baron's wife attempts to carry on the family business.
Director:
Steven Soderbergh
Stars:
Michael Douglas,
Benicio Del Toro,
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Set in the Southern United States, 'Monster's Ball' is a tale of a racist white man, Hank, who falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's interracial affair leads to confusion and new ideas for the two unlikely lovers.Written by
Anna <annachan@amazon.com>
The movie was floating around the studio for six years, and at one time Sean Penn was set to direct with Robert De Niro to star. See more »
Goofs
(at around 1h 29 mins) When Hank approaches Leticia's truck in the driveway, he puts a plastic gasoline can down next to the driveway. After she backs out, the can is gone although Hank has not picked it up. See more »
(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden
(1968)
Performed by Lynn Anderson
Written by Joe South
Published by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing See more »
Though Halle Berry was the only performer from this film recognized by the Academy, I do not feel that she was the only actor deserving praise. Sean Combs proved that he belongs in the acting world in just his first on-screen role. His portrayal of Lawrence, a man on Death Row, is understated and powerful. Heath Ledger's portrayal of Sonny is also brilliant. The only fault lies in the writing--neither Lawrence nor Sonny are fully developed. A great ensemble cast makes this film a winner, not Halle Berry alone.
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Though Halle Berry was the only performer from this film recognized by the Academy, I do not feel that she was the only actor deserving praise. Sean Combs proved that he belongs in the acting world in just his first on-screen role. His portrayal of Lawrence, a man on Death Row, is understated and powerful. Heath Ledger's portrayal of Sonny is also brilliant. The only fault lies in the writing--neither Lawrence nor Sonny are fully developed. A great ensemble cast makes this film a winner, not Halle Berry alone.