Review of Dead Man Walking (1995) by Nathan M — 22 Sep 2011

Typical bleeding-heart anti-death penalty film.

This review of Dead Man Walking (1995) was written by Nathan M on 22 Sep 2011.

Dead Man Walking has generally received very positive reviews.

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