Dead Man Walking
US (1995): Drama
Tim Robbins' movie about a convicted murderer on Death Row (Sean Penn) and the nun who befriends him (Susan Sarandon) addresses a controversial issue with an intensely personal look at the people involved in one such case. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation. (Amazon.com)
4 nominations, 1 Award
· Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 1995: Susan Sarandon
· Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 1995: Sean Penn
· Achievement in Directing 1995: Tim Robbins
· Achievement in Music (Original Song) 1995: "Dead Man Walkin'" Music and Lyric by Bruce Springsteen