UK / USA,
1995, 122 min
Directed by:
Tim RobbinsScreenplay:
Tim RobbinsCinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
David RobbinsCast:
Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Celia Weston, Lois Smith, Scott Wilson, Roberta Maxwell, Margo Martindale (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Sister Helen Prejean (Sarandon), a compassionate New Orleans nun, is the spiritual advisor to Matthew Poncelet (Penn), a vicious, angry and complex murderer awaiting execution. Her dedication is to help others, like Matthew, find salvation. But as she attempts to navigate Matthew's dark soul, she encounters a depth of evil that makes her question how far redemption can really go. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1996 - Susan Sarandon (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1996 - Tim Robbins (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1996 - Sean Penn (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1996 - Sean Penn (Best Male Lead)
- 1996 - Celia Weston (Best Supporting Female)
Amanda Awards
- 1996 - Tim Robbins (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 1996 - Tim Robbins (Best Screenplay)
- 1996 - Sean Penn (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1996 - Susan Sarandon (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1996 - Sean Penn (Silver Bear for Best Actor)
- 1996 - Tim Robbins (Golden Bear for Best Film)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 1996 - Tim Robbins (The Andreas Award)