The story
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.
Watch trailerCast & crew
Susan SarandonSister Helen Prejean
Sean PennMatthew Poncelet
Robert ProskyHilton Barber
Raymond J. BarryEarl Delacroix
R. Lee ErmeyClyde Percy
Celia WestonMary Beth Percy
Lois SmithHelen's Mother
Scott WilsonChaplain Farley
Roberta MaxwellLucille Poncelet
Margo MartindaleSister Colleen
Barton HeymanCaptain BeliveauSteve Boles
Steve BolesSgt. Neal TrappExplore the crew
- Producer
- Tim Robbins
- Producer
- Rudd Simmons
- Director
- Tim Robbins
- Producer
- Jon Kilik
- Director of Photography
- Roger Deakins
- Original Music Composer
- David Robbins
- Editor
- Lisa Zeno Churgin
- Editor
- Ray Hubley
- Writer
- Tim Robbins