Dead Man Walking

Name: Dead Man Walking
Director: Tim Robbins
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1995

1995

Tim Robbins

1995·R·

United Kingdom,

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

A nun, while comforting a convicted killer on death row, empathizes with both the killer and his victim's families.

Cast

Susan Sarandon·Sean Penn·Robert Prosky·Raymond J. Barry

Producers

Tim Bevan·Eric Fellner·Jon Kilik·Allan F. Nicholls·Tim Robbins

Languages

English

Major Awards

2 wins · 4 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Actor

Film Independent Spirit Awards (1996)

Best Male Lead

Sean Penn

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1996)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Susan Sarandon

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

PGA Awards (1996)

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures

Tim RobbinsJon Kilik

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1996)

Best Director

Tim Robbins

Best Screenplay

Golden Globes, USA (1996)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Tim Robbins

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1996)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Sean Penn