

Dead Man Walking
Overview
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.
Top 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
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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