Dead Man Walking
Sister Helen Prejean is a nun and teacher living in rural Louisiana. One day, she receives a letter from death row prisoner Matthew Poncelet, for whom she agrees to serve as spiritual counselor. Matthew's claims of innocence seem shaky at best, and he has been shunned by family and friends. When it becomes obvious that Matthew's sentence will be carried out, Sister Helen offers what comfort she can to Matthew, but also tries to guide him to admit the extent of his crimes and accept divine forgiveness. Directed by Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon won an Oscar for her performance as Sister Prejean and Sean Penn was nominated for Best Actor as Matthew.
- Languages:
- English
- Subtitles:
- English [CC]
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Director:
- Tim Robbins
- CAST:
- Susan Sarandon
- Sean Penn
- Robert Prosky
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