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Dead Man Walking
1995
Director
Tim Robbins
Year
1995
Style
Content Rating
R
Stars
Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
A nun, while comforting a convicted killer on death row, empathizes with both the killer and his victim's families.
Major Awards
Overall
2 wins — 3 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Actor
Berlin International Film Festival (1996)
Best Actor
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1996)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominations (3)
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1996)
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (1996)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1996)
Best Actor in a Leading Role