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The Sunset Limited

  • TV Movie
  • 2011
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones in The Sunset Limited (2011)
Set in a New York tenement apartment, the story focuses on two very different men – a deeply religious black ex-con (Samuel L. Jackson) who thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor (Tommy Lee Jones) who tried to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, The Sunset Limited.
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Psychological DramaDrama

Through a chance encounter, two men of opposing ideologies deliberate spiritual, philosophical, and profound matters in a New York City apartment.Through a chance encounter, two men of opposing ideologies deliberate spiritual, philosophical, and profound matters in a New York City apartment.Through a chance encounter, two men of opposing ideologies deliberate spiritual, philosophical, and profound matters in a New York City apartment.

  • Director
    • Tommy Lee Jones
  • Writer
    • Cormac McCarthy
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Tommy Lee Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,974
    461
    • Director
      • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Writer
      • Cormac McCarthy
    • Stars
      • Samuel L. Jackson
      • Tommy Lee Jones
    • 114User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
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    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
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    • Director
      • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Writer
      • Cormac McCarthy
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    • Trivia
      Due to his long-time friendship with Tommy Lee Jones, the normally private Cormac McCarthy made visits to the set to give advice on his script.
    • Goofs
      While eating dinner, Black placed two bowls on the table, but then picked up only one of them, poured the food into it, and sat down at the table.
    • Quotes

      Black: I ain't a doubter, but I am a questioner.

      White: What's the difference?

      Black: A questioner wants the truth. A doubter wants to be told there ain't no such thing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Celebrated: Tommy Lee Jones (2015)
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      We Don't Care
      Written by John Fulford, Mark Vinren and Chris Curtis

      Performed by The Trak Kartel

    User reviews114

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    10/10

    A shining example of story telling

    This movie with Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones transcends us back to a time when movies relied on the deepness of story lines and not on special effects or loud soundtracks. This movie takes us to the extreme test of our faith, in what we believe about the seen and unseen. It also reminds us that at times we are so busy trying to save others we forget to save ourselves, and sometimes almost become lost in the process. The acting talent of Mr. Jones and Mr. Jackson makes for a powerful movie and leaves us evaluating what we ourselves believe. Tommy Lee Jones' directing style makes you feel as if you are a third person in the room being an observer to the debate that transpired between both characters. If you need to be amused by bells and whistles, this is not the film for you, but if you enjoy film making at its purest form, with deep plot lines and dialogue this movie is a must see as these characters will haunt you long after the lights come back on.
    • charlie_alejandro
    • Feb 20, 2011
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    • Release date
      • February 12, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giới Hạn Hoàng Hôn
    • Filming locations
      • Garson Studios, College of Santa Fe - 1600 Saint Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • The Javelina Film Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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