1995 · 122 min · R

Dead Man Walking

Name: Dead Man Walking
Genre: Drama
Released: 1995
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey

Directed by Tim Robbins · Drama

Dead Man Walking (1995) is a Drama film, directed by Tim Robbins set in Louisiana. It runs 122 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of redemption, faith / religion, and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer

David Robbins

Cinematography

Roger Deakins

Cast

Susan SarandonSean PennRobert ProskyRaymond J. BarryR. Lee ErmeyCelia WestonLois SmithScott Wilson

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Louisiana

Premise & themes

Themes

Redemption Faith / Religion Guilt & Shame

Tone

BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderFemale Led

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Talky Dialogue Driven

Based on

True Story

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Dead Man Walking

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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