Directed by:
Tim Robbins
Written by:
Tim Robbins
Based on the novel by:
Helen Prejean
Genre:
Crime | Drama
Runtime:
122 mins
Plot:
A nun, while comforting a convicted killer on death row, empathizes with both the killer and his victim’s families.
Release Date:
December 29, 1995
Reception:
Cast:
Susan Sarandon
Sean Penn
Robert Prosky
Raymond J. Barry
R. Lee Ermey
Celia Weston
Lois Smith
Scott Smith
Roberta Maxwell
Margo Martindale
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Susan Sarandon
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Directing | Tim Robbins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Sean Penn
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Bruce Springsteen, “Dead Man Walking“
Nominations
- Best Actor – Drama | Sean Penn
- Best Actress – Drama | Susan Sarandon
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Tim Robbins
Wins
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Susan Sarandon
Nominations
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Sean Penn
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Jon Kilik, Tim Robbins