The Green Mile

"Paul Edgecomb didn't believe in miracles. Until the day he met one."

Dec 10 1999 R 3h 9m
Crime, Drama, Fantasy

A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Plot

Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930's, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift.

Written by

Stephen King, Frank Darabont

Directed by

Frank Darabont

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Darkwoods Productions, Castle Rock Entertainment

Languages

English, Français

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 15 wins & 37 nominations total

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Average Rating
8.6 out of 10
Metascore
61
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