Dead Man Walking
Originally released in 1995. Dead Man Walking is a drama film. directed by Tim Robbins. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, and Robert Prosky
Synopsis
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,449 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$39.4M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Susan Sarandon
as Sister Helen Prejean
Sean Penn
as Matthew Poncelet
Robert Prosky
as Hilton Barber
Raymond J. Barry
as Earl Delacroix
R. Lee Ermey
as Clyde Percy
Celia Weston
as Mary Beth Percy
Lois Smith
as Helen's Mother
Scott Wilson
as Chaplain Farley
Roberta Maxwell
as Lucille Poncelet
Margo Martindale
as Sister Colleen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $39,363,635
Production Companies
- Havoc
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Working Title Films
- PolyGram Video
- Gramercy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Man Walking about?
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Who directed Dead Man Walking?
Dead Man Walking was directed by Tim Robbins.
How long is Dead Man Walking?
Dead Man Walking has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Dead Man Walking released?
Dead Man Walking was released on December 29, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Man Walking?
The main cast of Dead Man Walking includes Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey.
Is Dead Man Walking worth watching?
Dead Man Walking has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,449 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.