Dead Man Walking
Top Ten List: #4 of 1995 (U.S. releases)
Top Ten List: #3 of 1995 (world premieres)
Director: Tim Robbins. Cast: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Celia Weston, Robert Prosky, Margo Martindale, Scott Wilson, Lois Smith, Roberta Maxwell, Jack Black, Peter Sarsgaard, Missy Yager, Clancy Brown, Larry Pine, Adele Robbins. Screenplay: Tim Robbins (from the book by Sister Helen Prejean).

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: A

Academy Award Nominations and Winners:
Best Director: Tim Robbins
★Best Actress: Susan Sarandon
Best Actor: Sean Penn
Best Original Song: "Dead Man Walkin'"

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Actress (Drama): Susan Sarandon
Best Actor (Drama): Sean Penn
Best Screenplay: Tim Robbins

Other Awards:
Berlin Film Festival: Best Actor (Penn); Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Best Actress (Sarandon)
Independent Spirit Awards: Best Actor (Penn)
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