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Dead Man Walking (Original title)
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 29 March 1996 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Tim Robbins

Synopsis: Drama based on a true story, about the complex relationship between a devout nun and a convict on death row at Angola Prison in New Orleans. The nun undertakes to fight for the killer's life and soul; the convict himself must come to terms with his actions, forgiveness and fear of death.

Genre:
Drama

Subject:
Prejean, Helen (1939- )
Releases
Date: 12 January 1996Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Duartcolor - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 120 mins Length: 11004 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 2023Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2023BFI identifier: N-9572177
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film