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The Green Mile (1999) -- The story about the lives of guards on death row leading up to the execution of black man accused of child murder & rape, who has the power of faith healing.

Overview

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Director:
Frank Darabont
Writers (WGA):
Stephen King (novel)
Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
10 December 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Tagline:
Miracles do happen. more
Plot:
The story about the lives of guards on death row leading up to the execution of black man accused of child murder & rape, who has the power of faith healing. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 23 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(72 articles)
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User Comments:
Amazing and captivating rendition of the novel. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Stephen King's The Green Mile (USA) (complete title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, language and some sex-related material.
Runtime:
188 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | French
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Malaysia:U | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) (TV rating) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Hong Kong:III | South Korea:15 (cable rating) | Netherlands:12 (TV rating) | India:A | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KT | Brazil:14 | Chile:14 | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-14 | France:-12 | Germany:12 (w) | Ireland:18 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:PG (edited for re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Philippines:PG-13

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Trivia:
The name for the character John Coffey was lifted from a college professor, Rev. John Coffee. Stephen King had met him once and really liked his name and used it in "The Green Mile". Reverend Coffee taught history classes at Emerson College in Boston Massachusetts. He retired in May 2005. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When Paul Edgecomb meets Burt Hammersmith for the first time at his house, Paul questions Burt's reasoning for defending John Coffey, Burt states "Everyone is entitled to a defense." While this wasn't yet codified in law, it could well represent his personal conviction. more
Quotes:
Paul Edgecomb: Your name is John Coffey?
John Coffey: Yes sir boss. Like the drink, only not spelled the same.
Paul Edgecomb: Oh, you can spell can you?
John Coffey: Just my name boss. J-O...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006) (V) more
Soundtrack:
I Can't Give You Anything But Love more

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60 out of 74 people found the following comment useful:-
Amazing and captivating rendition of the novel., 31 January 2000
10/10
Author: thomaseb from Fresno, CA USA

The length of the movie was perfect. It kept to the story to an amazing degree. The few changes didn't hurt the feeling nor the telling. The story itself is stirring and captivating. The casting of the parts and their portrayal were right on. This is one of the best movie versions of a Steven King novel I've ever seen, and I think I've seen them all. If you're prone to tears at a film, take extra tissues, you'll need them. The theater I was in was a mass of sniffles through the end credits. If you like fantasy/drama the film cannot be missed. There are some graphic scenes that may upset some, but this is Steven King. This is a movie I plan to add to my video collection as soon as the Letter Box version hits the shelves.

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