The Green Mile (1999)
Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one.
A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.
Director: Frank Darabont
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 189 min
Release Date: December 10, 1999
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Tom Hanks - Paul Edgecomb
- David Morse - Brutus 'Brutal' Howell
- Bonnie Hunt - Jan Edgecomb
- Michael Clarke Duncan - John Coffey
- James Cromwell - Warden Hal Moores
- Michael Jeter - Eduard Delacroix
- Graham Greene - Arlen Bitterbuck
- Doug Hutchison - Percy Wetmore
- Sam Rockwell - 'Wild Bill' Wharton
- Barry Pepper - Dean Stanton
Screenplay
- Frank Darabont (Screenplay)
- Stephen King (Novel)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: David Tattersall
Editing: Richard Francis-Bruce
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, English
Budget: $60M
Box Office: $287M
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Magical Realism and Wonders, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope
Keywords
mentally disabled, death penalty, based on novel or book, southern usa, psychopath, death row, jail guard, supernatural, great depression, prison guard, jail, electric chair, capital punishment, torture, magic realism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Green Mile about?
- A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.
- Who directed The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile was directed by Frank Darabont.
- Who stars in The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile stars Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter.
- How long is The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile has a runtime of 3h 9m (189 minutes).
- What genre is The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile is a Fantasy, Drama, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Green Mile?
- The Green Mile had a budget of $60M.
- How much did The Green Mile gross?
- The Green Mile grossed $287M worldwide.
- Where was The Green Mile produced?
- The Green Mile was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Green Mile?
- The themes of The Green Mile include: Brutal Prison Drama, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Magical Realism and Wonders, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Post-Traumatic Healing and Hope.