About this title: Tim Robbins' second directorial effort (after the political satire Bob Roberts) was this drama based on a true story, which explores the issue of capital punishment. Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon) is a nun and teacher living in rural Louisiana. One day, she receives a letter from Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), who is scheduled to be executed soon for the rape and murder of two teenagers. After meeting Matthew, Sister Helen agrees to serve as spiritual counselor and see what she can do to stay the execution. However, Matthew's claims of innocence seem shaky at best, and it's clear he's a ...
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Format: VHS
Studio: Polygram Video
Date: 11/05/1996
UPC:780063824330
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Rober. Good. 1996 Run time: 122. Some items may have minor shelf wear to case. Items may include former rentals. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. All items 100% guaranteed. Fast shipping & friendly Midwestern service! read more
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Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Rober. Good. 1996 Run time: 122. Some items may have minor shelf wear to case. Items may include former rentals. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. All items 100% guaranteed. Fast shipping & friendly Midwestern service! read more
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Format: VHS
Studio: Polygram Video
Date: 11/05/1996
UPC:780063824330
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Rober. Good. 1996 Run time: 122. Packaging is worn. Jason-38. read more
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Description: Like New. Like New Condition. VHS Tape. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted. read more
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Format: VHS
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Date: 08/03/1999
UPC:027616773432
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Rober. Very Good. 1996 Run time: 122. read more
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Format: VHS
Studio: Polygram Video
Date: 11/05/1996
UPC:780063824330
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Rober. New. 1996 Run time: 122. read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Date: 01/01/2000
UPC:027616784926
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey. New. 1996 Run time: 122. Factory Sealed. Ships within 24 business hours from SC. Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
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Format: VHS
Studio: Polygram Video
Date: 11/05/1996
UPC:780063824330
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Rober. Good. 1996 Run time: 122. In like new playing condition, but may have missing or damaged artwork or packaging. Ships with in 24 business hours from SC. Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
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Description: New. VHS movie in original sleeve. read more
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Description: Very Good. VHS. With original artwork/coverbox-both tape and coverbox in VG condition. read more
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Description: Acceptable. Previously viewed. read more
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Description: Acceptable. ACCEPTABLE. This DVD does not have its original artwork or case. The DVD is a legitimate copy that comes from a national rental retailer. All DVDs are quality checked before being shipped in a generic sleeve. We naturally guarantee the DVD to play and provide free upgrade to First Class Mail for much faster delivery over standard. read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
Studio: MGM
Date: February 6, 2001
UPC:027616784926
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey. Very good in very good packaging. read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
UPC:027616784926
Description: New in new packaging. Brand New! Factory Sealed 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
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Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
UPC:027616784926
Description: New in new packaging. Brand New! Factory Sealed 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Date: 01/01/2000
UPC:027616784926
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey. New. 1996 Run time: 122. BRAND NEW, ORIGINAL DVD-SHIPS WITHIN 24 HOURS VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL! ORIGINAL COMPANY RELEASED DVDS, BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Date: 01/01/2000
UPC:027616784926
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey. New. 1996 Run time: 122. Factory Sealed-Fast Shipping Happy to serve you. read more
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Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J Barry, R. Lee Ermey, Scott Wilson. Very good in good packaging. 1996 Run time: 122. read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
Studio: PolyGram Entertainment
Date: October 7, 1997
UPC:780063824323
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey. Very good. No packaging. Language: English. Run time: 120 mins. Originally released: 1995. read more
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Description: VG/M- Stereo. From a private collection/cover shows creasing in both right hand corners/disc is graded mint minus/Widescreen 2-disc Laserdisc set/Extended Play CLV/in color with a running time of 122 minutes/This is NOT a DVD. it is a 12 inch Laserdisc. read more
Format: DVD
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Date: 2000-01-01
UPC:027616784926
Description: New. Factory Sealed--Sister Helen Prejean (Sarandon), a compassionate New Orleans nun, is the spiritual adviser to Matthew Poncelet (Penn), a vicious, angry and complex murderer awaiting execution. Her dedication is to help others, like Matthew, find salvation. But as she attempts to navigate Matthew's dark soul, she encounters a depth of evil that makes her question how far redemption can really go. Can she stave off the fateful day of execution long enough to save Matthew, or will she ... read more
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Format: VHS
Studio: MGM
Date: August 3, 1999
UPC:027616773432
Description: Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert Prosky, Raymond J. Barry, R. Lee Ermey. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 120 mins. Originally released: 1995. read more
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Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
UPC:027616784926
Description: Good. Used DVD. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits Queens Borough Public Library! read more
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"although i dont have the compassion nor do i agree with all that sister jean does, this movie was very well acted and portrayed by both main characters."
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