Dead Man Walking
Movie
1995
R
2 HOURS 2 MINS
Crime drama
As a death row inmate nears his execution date, he calls upon a nun to help him with one last appeal, maintaining that he is innocent of the murders of a young couple.
Cast & Crew
Susan Sarandon Sister Helen Prejean
Sean Penn Matthew Poncelet
Robert Prosky Hilton Barber
Raymond J. Barry Earl Delacroix
R. Lee Ermey Clyde Percy
Celia Weston Mary Beth Percy
Lois Smith Helen's mother
Scott Wilson Chaplain Farlely
Roberta Maxwell Lucille Poncelet
Tim Robbins Director
Tim Robbins Writer
Tim Bevan Executive Producer
Eric Fellner Executive Producer
Rudd Simmons Producer
Tim Robbins Producer
Jon Kilik Producer
David Robbins Original Music
Roger Deakins Cinematography
Lisa Zeno Churgin Film Editing
Ray Hubley Film Editing
Douglas Aibel Casting
Richard Hoover Production Design
Tom Warren Art Direction
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Monday, September 8
A nun (Susan Sarandon) befriends and advises a condemned killer (Sean Penn).
Tuesday, September 9
A nun (Susan Sarandon) befriends and advises a condemned killer (Sean Penn).
Friday, September 12
A nun (Susan Sarandon) befriends and advises a condemned killer (Sean Penn).
Tuesday, September 16
A nun (Susan Sarandon) befriends and advises a condemned killer (Sean Penn).
Saturday, September 20
A nun (Susan Sarandon) befriends and advises a condemned killer (Sean Penn).
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