Review of Dead Man Walking (1995) by Jenna G — 20 Aug 2011

Um grande filme dirigido por Tim Robbins, baseado na histÃ³ria real de uma freira que se envolve com um criminoso condenado a morte, grandes atuaÃ§Ãµes dos oscarizados Susan Sarandon e Sean Penn. Filme muito mais do que recomendado...

This review of Dead Man Walking (1995) was written by Jenna G on 20 Aug 2011.

Dead Man Walking has generally received very positive reviews.

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