Cast
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 Poncelet
Margo Martindale
Sister Colleen
Barton Heyman
Captain Beliveau
?
Steve Boles
Sgt. 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
Synopsis
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Where to watch
Academy Awards
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Best ActressSusan Sarandon
Winner○
Best ActorSean Penn
Nominated○
Best DirectorTim Robbins
Nominated○
Best Original SongMusic and Lyric by Bruce Springsteen
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