The Green Mile * Quotes
Release date: 12/10/1999
Runtime: 189 min
"The Green Mile" is a gripping drama film based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King and brought to the screen by director Frank Darabont. The film tells the story of Paul Edgecomb, a guard on death row in a prison in the 1930s, who executes criminals with his colleagues. When a new inmate named John Coffey, convicted of murder, is brought to the block, Edgecomb quickly discovers that Coffey is different from the other inmates.
Tom Hanks' performance as Paul Edgecomb is incredibly convincing, while actor Michael Clarke Duncan delivers an impressive performance as John Coffey. The film takes the viewer on an emotional journey of friendship and compassion while reflecting on the death penalty as an issue.
The characters are well developed and the plot is told at a calm and atmospheric pace. The film raises important questions about moral and ethical dilemmas, such as the responsibility of guards in carrying out the death penalty.
The staging is impressive, with a wonderfully detailed depiction of the time and place of the events. The soundtrack is also excellent, supporting and enhancing the emotional climaxes of the action.
"The Green Mile" is a moving and powerful film that is sure to touch and remember audiences. An absolute must see for fans of Stephen King, Tom Hanks or just good cinema.
Tom Hanks' performance as Paul Edgecomb is incredibly convincing, while actor Michael Clarke Duncan delivers an impressive performance as John Coffey. The film takes the viewer on an emotional journey of friendship and compassion while reflecting on the death penalty as an issue.
The characters are well developed and the plot is told at a calm and atmospheric pace. The film raises important questions about moral and ethical dilemmas, such as the responsibility of guards in carrying out the death penalty.
The staging is impressive, with a wonderfully detailed depiction of the time and place of the events. The soundtrack is also excellent, supporting and enhancing the emotional climaxes of the action.
"The Green Mile" is a moving and powerful film that is sure to touch and remember audiences. An absolute must see for fans of Stephen King, Tom Hanks or just good cinema.
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Cast (partial)
Tom Hanks (Paul Edgecomb), David Morse (Brutus 'Brutal' Howell), Bonnie Hunt (Jan Edgecomb), Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey), James Cromwell (Warden Hal Moores) (more...)
Movie Quotes
"I'm tired, boss. Tired of bein' on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time."
John Coffey Michael Clarke Duncan
"You can't hide what's in your heart."
John Coffey Michael Clarke Duncan
"He kill them with their love. With their love for each other. That's how it is, every day, all over the world."
John Coffey Michael Clarke Duncan
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"We each owe a death - there are no exceptions - but, oh God, sometimes the Green Mile seems so long."
Paul Edgecomb (old) Dabbs Greer
"People hurt the ones they love. That's how it is all around the world."
John Coffey Michael Clarke Duncan
Melinda Moores: "What's your name?"
John Coffey: "John Coffey, ma'am."
Melinda Moores: "Like the drink, only not spelled the same."
John Coffey: "No, ma'am. Not spelt the same at all."
John Coffey: "John Coffey, ma'am."
Melinda Moores: "Like the drink, only not spelled the same."
John Coffey: "No, ma'am. Not spelt the same at all."
Melinda Moores Patricia Clarkson
John Coffey Michael Clarke Duncan
"Please boss, don't put that thing over my face, don't put me in the dark. I's afraid of the dark."
John Coffey Michael Clarke Duncan
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