Dead Man Walking | Hitchens Virtual Theatre

Inspired by the true story of a nun's relationship with a condemned man, this provocative examination of crime, punishment and redemption earned Susan Sarandon the 1995 Oscar for Best Actress and Sean Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. 'Dead Man Walking' is a "fast-moving and absorbing" film filled with "genuine suspense" ('Variety') that will leave you awe-struck from beginning to end.

Sister Helen Prejean (Sarandon), a compassionate New Orleans nun, is the spiritual advisor to Matthew Poncelet (Penn), a vicious, angry and complex murderer awaiting execution. Her dedication is to help others, like Matthew, find salvation. But as she attempts to navigate Matthew's dark soul, she encounters a depth of evil that makes her question how far redemption can really go. Can she stave off the fateful day of execution long enough to save Matthew, or will she discover a truth that will rock the very foundation by which she lives her life?

Production Year:

1995

Released:

Tue, 12/07/1999

Run Time Minutes:

122

Rating:

Genres:

Drama

Trailer:

Format Aspect Ratio:

1.85-Wide Screen

Resolution:

480x720 LowRez

More Information:

HD-1

Audio Language:

English

Audio Format:

Dolby Digital

Audio Channels:

Dolby Surround

Actors:

Susan Sarandon - Sister Helen Prejean

Actors:

Sean Penn - Matthew Poncelet

Actors:

Robert Prosky - Hilton Barber

Actors:

Raymond J. Barry - Mr. Delacroix

Actors:

R. Lee Ermey - Clyde Percy

Actors:

Celia Weston - Mary Beth Percy

Actors:

Lois Smith - Helen's mother

Actors:

Scott Wilson - Chaplain Farley

Actors:

Roberta Maxwell - Lucille Poncelet

Actors:

Margo Martindale - Sister Colleen

Actors:

Barton Heyman - Captain Beliveau

Actors:

Steve Boles - Sergeant Neal Trapp

Actors:

Nesbitt Blaisdell - warden Hartman

Actors:

Ray Aranha - Luis Montoya

Actors:

Larry Pine - Guy Gilardi

Actors:

Gil Robbins - Bishop Norwich

Actors:

Kevin Cooney - Governor Benedict

Actors:

Clancy Brown - state trooper

Actors:

Adele Robbins - nurse

Actors:

Michael Cullen - Carl Vitello

Actors:

Peter Sarsgaard - Walter Delacroix

Actors:

Missy Yager - Hope Percy

Actors:

Jenny Krochmal - Emily Percy

Actors:

Jack Black - Craig Poncelet

Actors:

Jon Abrahams - Sonny Poncelet

Actors:

Arthur Bridgers - Troy Poncelet

Actors:

Steve Carlisle - Helen's brother

Actors:

Helen Hester - Helen's sister

Actors:

Eva Amurri - Helen, age 9

Actors:

Jack Henry Robbins - Opossum kid # 1

Actors:

Gary 'Buddy' Boe - Opossum kid # 2

Actors:

Amy Long - Opossum kid # 3

Actors:

Dennis F. Neal - Henry

Actors:

Molly Bryant - Nellie

Actors:

Pamela Garmon - Mirabeau

Actors:

Adrian Colon - reporter

Actors:

John D. Wilmot - supporter

Actors:

Margareth Lane - reporter # 1

Actors:

Sally Ann Roberts - reporter # 2

Actors:

Alec Gifford - reporter # 3

Actors:

John Hurlbutt - reporter # 4

Actors:

Mike Longman - news anchor

Actors:

Pete Burris - parent # 1

Actors:

Joan Glover - parent # 2

Actors:

Florrie Hathorn - parent # 3

Actors:

Leonore Banks - parent # 4

Actors:

Idella Cassamier - Idella

Actors:

Marlon Horton - Herbie

Actors:

Kenitra Singleton - Kenitra

Actors:

Palmer Jackson - Palmer

Actors:

Jonathan Thomas - Jonathan

Actors:

Walter Breaux Jr. - guard # 1

Actors:

Scott Sowers - guard # 2

Actors:

Cortez Nance Jr. - guard # 3

Actors:

Adam Nelson - guard # 4

Actors:

Dalvin Ford - guard # 5

Actors:

Derek Steeley - guard # 6

Actors:

Jeremy Knaster - guard # 7

Actors:

Mary Robbins - aide to Governor Benedict

Actors:

Miles Guthrie Robbins - boy in church

Actors:

Helen Prejean - woman at Vigil

Actors:

Tim Robbins - Himself