Review of Dead Man Walking (1995) by Eric O — 11 Jan 2010

A nun. A convicted killer. Three guesses what happens.

This review of Dead Man Walking (1995) was written by Eric O on 11 Jan 2010.

Dead Man Walking has generally received very positive reviews.

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