Dead Man Walking (Original title)
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 29 March 1996 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: 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
Title: At Home/Music: Dead Man Walking: 10th Anniversary Legacy...Author: TOY, Sam Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Edition".
In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005 Pages: 72-73
Title: The best films of the '90sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v30 n2 2002 Pages: 119-125
Title: Non-Fiction Adaptation as Propaganda: Dead Man WalkingAuthor: HAMILTON, John R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical analysis of the development of DEAD MAN WALKING, from book to screenplay and from script to film.
In: Empire n135 September 2000 Page: 124
Title: Video to buyAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v300 n3917 13 Mar 1999 Page: 49
Title: [Radio Times - v300 n3917 13 Mar 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n1 Spring 1997 Pages: 88-98
Title: Religiously using stereotypesAuthor: MOON, Wendy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of the successful use of religious stereotypes in DEAD MAN WALKING (1996), and INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996).
In: Premiere v9 n5 January 1996 Pages: 54-58,116
Title: Mother SuperiorAuthor: ARAMOWITZ, Rachel Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Susan Sarandon covering topics such as her role in DEAD MAN WALKING and being a mother and an actress.
In: Premiere v9 n5 January 1996 Page: 59
Title: This Is the End, My FriendAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the execution scene in DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Cine & Media n2 1996 Pages: 4-8[English, French and Spanish]
Title: opinion: Sister Helen Prejean and the making of "Dead Man WaAuthor: FROST, Frank Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Sister Helen Prejean about working with Tim Robbins on DEAD MAN WALKING and short review
In: Film and Video v13 n2 February 1996 Pages: 56-62
Title: Tim RobbinsAuthor: BLAIR, Iain Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor-director Tim Robbins discusses his career and his latest film DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Interview v26 n1 January 1996 Pages: 40-43
Title: On Death RowAuthor: ROBBINS, Tim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Tim Robbins interviews Sister Helen Prejean about her faith, the death penalty, her book and the film DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Positif n422 April 1996 Page: 45
Title: actualité, les filmsAuthor: JEANCOLAS, Jean-Pierre Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere v4 n10 November 1996 Page: 86
Title: Home GuideArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: El Amante Cine n49 March 1996 Page: 15
Title: Historia de una monjaAuthor: QUINTÍN Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Films in Review v47 n3/4 Mar/Apr 1996 Pages: 58-59
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: FRIEDMAN, Leon Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n4 April 1996 Pages: 43-44
Title: reviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v22 n2 1996 Pages: 4-9
Title: Between Ethics and Politics: An Interview with Tim RobbinsAuthor: GRUNDMANN, Roy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Tim Robbins talks about the making of DEAD MAN WALKING and the moral issues it raises.
In: Cinéaste v22 n2 1996 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Cinéaste - v22 n2 1996: no known title]Author: RODGERS, Christy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n90 December 1996 Page: 132
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video-release.
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Page: 46
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Pages: 90-93
Title: So here's to you Mr. Robbins, sonAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Tim Robbins on his film DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Cine & Media n3 1996 Page: 24[English]
Title: Dead Man Walking seen in AustraliaAuthor: MALONE, Peter Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the reception of DEAD MAN WALKING in Australia
In: Screen International n989 6 Jan 1995 Page: 6
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 20 Feb 1995 Page: 44
Title: Film ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Note change of actors
In: Variety 18/31 Dec 1995 Page: 66,67
Title: [Variety - 18/31 Dec 1995: no known title]Author: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v337 n26 2 Jun 1995 Page: 22
Title: Film production: IndependentArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: further details
Author: SHEPARD, Jim Pages: viii, 277 p.
Title: Imaging the divine: Jesus and Christ-figures in film
Author: BAUGH, Lloyd Pages: v-x, 337p.
Title: Dead Man Walking
Author: ROBBINS, Tim Pages: 138p.
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
Dates: 1995 (Copyright), 29 March 1996 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: 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
Credits
(90)
Production Company: Working Title Films, Production Company: Havoc Films, Executive Producer: Tim Bevan, Executive Producer: Eric Fellner, Producer: Jon Kilik, Producer: Rudd Simmons, Associate Producer: Allan Nicholls, Associate Producer (Havoc): Bob White, Mark Seldis, Working Title Head of Production: Jane Frazer, Unit Production Manager: Rudd Simmons, Production Supervisor: Nancy Kriegel, Production Co-ordinator: Michele Giordano, Location Manager: Barbara Heller, Location Co-ordinator: Lys Hopper, Post-production Supervisor: Graham Stumpf, Assistant Director: Allan Nicholls, Assistant Director: Sam Hoffman, Ann C. Salzer, Script Supervisor: Eva Z. Cabrera, Casting: Douglas Aibel, Screenplay: Tim Robbins, Based on the book by: Sister Helen Prejean, Director of Photography: Roger A. Deakins, Camera Operator: Robin Brown, Editor: Lisa Zeno Churgin, Production Designer: Richard Hoover, Art Director: Tom Warren, Art Director (New Orleans Unit): Ken Hardy, Set Decorator: Laurie Friedman, Set Decorator (New Orleans Unit): Brian S. Kasch, Costume Designer: Renée Ehrlich Kalfus, Wardrobe Supervisor: Hartsell Taylor, Peter White, Key Make-up: Michael Bigger, Tattoos: Brad Fox, Key Hairstylist: Aaron F. Quarles, Main Titles: Gerry Hawkins, Everett Studios, Titles/Opticals: The Effects House, Pacific Title, Music: David Robbins, Musician (Guitars): David Robbins, Musician (Percussion/Wood/Flute/Accordn): Mino Cinelu, Musician (Uileann Pipes/Octave Flute): Seamus Egan, Musician (Bouzouki): Seamus Egan, Musician (Oud/Kementche/Tambour): John Vartan, Musician (Hammond Organ): John Diamond, Musician (Tabla): Dildar Hussein, Musician (Harmonium): Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, Musician (Drums): David Ratajczak, Phillip Fisher, Musician (Bass Guitars): Norwood Fisher, Frank Centeno, Musician (Additional Guitars): Ry Cooder, David Spinozza, Musician (Violas): Juliet Hafner, Susan Pray, Musician (Violincellos): Eric Friedlander, Musician (Violincellos): Frederick Zlotkin, Musician (Violincellos): Richard Locker, Eugene Moye, Musician (Bass): John Beal, Ron Wasserman, Musician (Vocalist): Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Musician (Vocalist): Rahat Ali Khan, Musician (Vocalist): Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, Musician (Vocalist): Amina Annabi, The Dusing Singers, Orchestrations: David Campbell, Choral Arrangements: Gil Robbins, Music Supervisor: David Robbins, Music Editor: Patrick Mullins, Sound Recording: Joel Holland, Recordist: Bob Olari, Scott Dior, Sound Mixer: Tod A. Maitland, Sound Re-recording Mixer: Rick Dior, Supervising Sound Editor: Dan Sable, Sound Editor: Lynn Sable, Dialogue Editor: Anthony 'Chic' Ciccolini Iii, Dialogue Editor: Harry Peck Bolles, ADR Mixer: Paul Zydel, ADR Mixer: Charleen Richards, ADR Editor: Hal Levinsohn, Foley Walker: Brian Vancho, Foley Mixer: George Lara, Thanks to: Julia Roberts, Consultant: Sister Helen Prejean
Cast
(61)
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 Farley), Roberta Maxwell (Lucille Poncelot), Margo Martindale (Sister Colleen), Barton Heyman (Captain Beliveau), Steve Boles (Sergeant Neal Trapp), Nesbitt Blaisdell (Warden Hartman), Ray Aranha (Luis Montoya), Larry Pine (Guy Gilardi), Gil Robbins (Bishop Norwich), Kevin Cooney (Governor Benedict), Clancy Brown (state trooper), Adele Robbins (nurse), Michael Cullen (Carl Vitello), Peter Sarsgaard (Walter Delacroix), Missy Yager (Hope Percy), Jenny Krochmal (Emily Percy), Jack Black (Craig Poncelet), Jon Abrahams (Sonny Poncelet), Arthur Bridgers (Troy Poncelet), Steve Carlisle (Helen's brother), Helen Hester (Helen's sister), Eva Amurri (Helen aged 9), Jack Henry Robbins, Gary 'Buddy' Boe, Amy Long (Opossum kid), Dennis F. Neal (Henry), Molly Bryant (Nellie), Pamela Garmon (Mirabeau), Adrian Colon (reporter), John D. Wilmot (supporter), Margaret Lane, Sally Ann Roberts, Alec Gifford, John Hurlbutt (reporter), Mike Longman (news anchor), Pete Burris, Jean Glover, Florrie Hathorn, Lenore Banks (parent), Idella Cassamier (Idella), Marlon Horton (Herbie), Kenitra Singleton (Kenitra), Palmer Jackson (Palmer), Johnathan Thomas (Johnathan), Walter Breaux Jr, Scott Sowers, Cortez Nance Jr, Adam Nelson, Dalvin Ford, Derek Steeley, Jeremy Knaster (guard), Mary Robbins (aide to Governor Benedict), Miles Guthrie Robbins (boy in church), Helen Prejean ([woman at vigil])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(26)
In: Empire n207 September 2006 Page: 169Title: At Home/Music: Dead Man Walking: 10th Anniversary Legacy...Author: TOY, Sam Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Edition".
In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005 Pages: 72-73
Title: The best films of the '90sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v30 n2 2002 Pages: 119-125
Title: Non-Fiction Adaptation as Propaganda: Dead Man WalkingAuthor: HAMILTON, John R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical analysis of the development of DEAD MAN WALKING, from book to screenplay and from script to film.
In: Empire n135 September 2000 Page: 124
Title: Video to buyAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v300 n3917 13 Mar 1999 Page: 49
Title: [Radio Times - v300 n3917 13 Mar 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n1 Spring 1997 Pages: 88-98
Title: Religiously using stereotypesAuthor: MOON, Wendy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of the successful use of religious stereotypes in DEAD MAN WALKING (1996), and INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996).
In: Premiere v9 n5 January 1996 Pages: 54-58,116
Title: Mother SuperiorAuthor: ARAMOWITZ, Rachel Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Susan Sarandon covering topics such as her role in DEAD MAN WALKING and being a mother and an actress.
In: Premiere v9 n5 January 1996 Page: 59
Title: This Is the End, My FriendAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the execution scene in DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Cine & Media n2 1996 Pages: 4-8[English, French and Spanish]
Title: opinion: Sister Helen Prejean and the making of "Dead Man WaAuthor: FROST, Frank Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Sister Helen Prejean about working with Tim Robbins on DEAD MAN WALKING and short review
In: Film and Video v13 n2 February 1996 Pages: 56-62
Title: Tim RobbinsAuthor: BLAIR, Iain Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor-director Tim Robbins discusses his career and his latest film DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Interview v26 n1 January 1996 Pages: 40-43
Title: On Death RowAuthor: ROBBINS, Tim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Tim Robbins interviews Sister Helen Prejean about her faith, the death penalty, her book and the film DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Positif n422 April 1996 Page: 45
Title: actualité, les filmsAuthor: JEANCOLAS, Jean-Pierre Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Premiere v4 n10 November 1996 Page: 86
Title: Home GuideArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: El Amante Cine n49 March 1996 Page: 15
Title: Historia de una monjaAuthor: QUINTÍN Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Films in Review v47 n3/4 Mar/Apr 1996 Pages: 58-59
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: FRIEDMAN, Leon Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v6 n4 April 1996 Pages: 43-44
Title: reviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v22 n2 1996 Pages: 4-9
Title: Between Ethics and Politics: An Interview with Tim RobbinsAuthor: GRUNDMANN, Roy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Tim Robbins talks about the making of DEAD MAN WALKING and the moral issues it raises.
In: Cinéaste v22 n2 1996 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Cinéaste - v22 n2 1996: no known title]Author: RODGERS, Christy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n90 December 1996 Page: 132
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video-release.
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Page: 46
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n82 April 1996 Pages: 90-93
Title: So here's to you Mr. Robbins, sonAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Tim Robbins on his film DEAD MAN WALKING.
In: Cine & Media n3 1996 Page: 24[English]
Title: Dead Man Walking seen in AustraliaAuthor: MALONE, Peter Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the reception of DEAD MAN WALKING in Australia
In: Screen International n989 6 Jan 1995 Page: 6
Title: Production lineArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 20 Feb 1995 Page: 44
Title: Film ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Note change of actors
In: Variety 18/31 Dec 1995 Page: 66,67
Title: [Variety - 18/31 Dec 1995: no known title]Author: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v337 n26 2 Jun 1995 Page: 22
Title: Film production: IndependentArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: further details
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Writers at the movies: twenty-six contemporary authors celebrate twenty-six memorable moviesAuthor: SHEPARD, Jim Pages: viii, 277 p.
Title: Imaging the divine: Jesus and Christ-figures in film
Author: BAUGH, Lloyd Pages: v-x, 337p.
Title: Dead Man Walking
Author: ROBBINS, Tim Pages: 138p.
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