Into the Abyss
"A gaze into the abyss of the human soul."
Originally released in 2011. Into the Abyss is a documentary/crime film. directed by Werner Herzog.
Starring Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, and Richard Lopez
Synopsis
We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (276 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)
Jason Burkett
as Self - Convicted Murderer
Richard Lopez
as Self - Death House Chaplin (as The Reverend Richard Lopez)
Damon Hall
as Self - Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
Lisa Stolter-Balloun
as Self - Daughter and Sister to Victims
Charles Richardson
as Self - Older Brother of Jeremy
Jared Talbert
as Self - Citizen of Conroe Texas
Amanda West
as Self - Former Bartender
Delbert Burkett
as Self - Jason Burkett's Father
Melyssa Burkett
as Self - Jason Burkett's Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Creative Differences
- Skellig Rock
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- Investigation Discovery
- Revolver Entertainment
- Spring Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Into the Abyss about?
We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals,...
Who directed Into the Abyss?
Into the Abyss was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Into the Abyss?
Into the Abyss has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Into the Abyss released?
Into the Abyss was released on November 11, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Into the Abyss?
The main cast of Into the Abyss includes Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez, Damon Hall, Lisa Stolter-Balloun.
Is Into the Abyss worth watching?
Into the Abyss has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 276 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.