Review of Dead Man Walking (1995) by Deanna O — 29 Aug 2008

Devastating and brilliant. these people were born to act. check out vedder's track on the soundtrack...beautiful.

This review of Dead Man Walking (1995) was written by Deanna O on 29 Aug 2008.

Dead Man Walking has generally received very positive reviews.

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