Dead man walking [videorecording] / Polygram Filmed Entertainment presents a Working Title/Havoc production ; a film by Tim Robbins ; produced by Jon Kilik, Tim Robbins and Rudd Simmons ; written and directed by Tim Robbins.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1995. Based on the book "Dead man walking" by Sister Helen Prejean. Special features: feature-length commentary by Tim Robbins; theatrical trailer. Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Lois Smith, Scott Wilson, Roberta Maxwell, Margo Martindale, Celia Weston, Barton Heyman, Peter Sarsgaard, Missy Yager, Jenny Krochmal, Jack Black, Jon Abrahams. Vocal soloists: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Eddie Vedder, Gale Limansky, Amina Annabi.
Summary:
Matthew Poncelet is the convicted killer of two teenage lovers, preparing to end his life on death row. In response to a letter, Sister Helen Prejean visits Matthew and finds herself face-to-face with a killer who still pleads his innocence. When the date is set for his execution death by lethal injection, Poncelet asks Sister Helen to be his spiritual advisor and she agrees, little knowing the outrage that will follow her decision.
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