Plot
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.
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
Crew
Jon Kilik
Producer
Tim Robbins
Director
Tim Robbins
Producer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Rudd Simmons
Producer
David Robbins
Original Music Composer
Tim Robbins
Writer
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