Dead Man Walking

A justice drama based on a true story about a man on death row who in his last days forms a strong relationship with a nun who teaches him forgiveness and gives him spirituality as she accompanies him to his execution. Susan Sarandon won an Oscar for best female actress for her convincing partial of Sister Helen Prejean.

Role	Credit
Director:	Tim Robbins
Writer:	Tim Robbins
Cast:	Susan Sarandon , Sean Penn , R. Lee Ermey , Scott Wilson , Peter Sarsgaard , Jack Black

Golden Globe Awards

1996 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Dead Man Walking
- Sean Penn
1996 Nominee

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Dead Man Walking
- Tim Robbins
1996 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Dead Man Walking
- Susan Sarandon