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1995 · 122 min · R

Dead Man Walking

Directed by Tim Robbins · Drama

Dead Man Walking (1995) is a Drama film, directed by Tim Robbins set in Louisiana during the 1990s. 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
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
RedemptionFaith / ReligionGuilt & Shame
Tone
BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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