Dead Man Walking

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Susan Sarandon

Sean Penn

Robert Prosky

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

R. Lee Ermey

Celia Weston

Lois Smith

Scott Wilson

Roberta Maxwell

Roberta Maxwell

Margo Martindale

Crew Members

Tim Robbins Director

Tim Robbins Director

Allan F. Nicholls Assistant Director

Allan F. Nicholls Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations

Audience Reviews

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• Peter McGinn

  Rating: 9/10

  "This is a terrific movie, with dramatic power and a balanced look at the issue of capital punishment. It is based on a true story written and lived by a nun, Sister Helen Prejean though, as usually happens, the story is modified to fit the needs of a dramatic movie. For example, the two inmates she provided spiritual advice to are merged into one for this film. As a side note, Sister Prejean has an uncredited appearance in a scene concerning a vigil. The movie is gritty at times,but always watchable. Susan Surandon received an academy award for her performance. In addition to it being a great movie, there are two soundtrack albums of note. The first is the soundtrack, featuring an array of songs by Springsteen, Johnny Cash and others. Also there is a movie score version, with music of a more atmospheric nature. I use it to read or write fiction to sometimes."

• Peter McGinn

  Rating: 9/10

  "This is a terrific movie, with dramatic power and a balanced look at the issue of capital punishment. It is based on a true story written and lived by a nun, Sister Helen Prejean though, as usually happens, the story is modified to fit the needs of a dramatic movie. For example, the two inmates she provided spiritual advice to are merged into one for this film. As a side note, Sister Prejean has an uncredited appearance in a scene concerning a vigil. The movie is gritty at times,but always watchable. Susan Surandon received an academy award for her performance. In addition to it being a great movie, there are two soundtrack albums of note. The first is the soundtrack, featuring an array of songs by Springsteen, Johnny Cash and others. Also there is a movie score version, with music of a more atmospheric nature. I use it to read or write fiction to sometimes."

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