THE GREEN MILE (Theatrical Release USA 1999)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.9|5.0 Starsìììì

The Green Mile—a rare gem of highest diamond quality—deserves a standing ovation. One of Tom Hanks’ best performances with a terrific supporting cast of Michael Clark Duncan, Barry Pepper, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Green, Sam Rockwell, Patricia Clarkson, William Sadler, and Gary Sinise. Include it in the home library video collection. It is a ‘Do NOT miss film’.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A black man enters a penitentiary under charges of murdering two young girls and demonstrates a different persona than that of a murderer.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Frank Darabont for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Frank Darabont and David Valdes for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks), Brutus Howell (David Morse), Jan Edgecomb (Bonnie Hunt), John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), Warden Hal Moores (James Cromwell), Eduard Delacroix (Michael Jeter), Arlen Bitterbuck (Graham Greene), Percy Wetmore (Doug Hutchinson), Wild Bill Wharton (Sam Rockwell), and Dean Stanton (Barry Pepper).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a WONDERFUL watch. Do not miss this movie.

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Ben Meyers