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A Lesson Before Dying (1999)

A Lesson Before Dying
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Synopsis
Don Cheadle, Mekhi Phifer, and Cicely Tyson star in this drama set in the 1940s about a black man sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and teacher who is to counsel him as he awaits execution. A Lesson Before Dying is based on a novel by Ernest J. Gaines. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Lisa Anderson Vivian Baptiste
Don Cheadle Grant Wiggins
Irma P. Hall Miss Emma
Brent Jennings Reverend Ambrose
Frank Hoyt Taylor Sheriff Guidry
Cicely Tyson Tante Lou
Mekhi Phifer Jefferson
Clay Chappell Paul
Stuart Culpepper Henri Pichot
Elijah Kelley Clarence
Patty Mack Inez
Cierra Meche Estelle
Wynton Yates Louis Washington

Production Crew

Ernest J. Gaines Book Author
Robi Reed-Humes Casting
Donald M. Morgan Cinematographer
Celia Costas Co-producer
Ernest Troost Composer (Music Score)
Joseph Sargent Director
Michael Brown Editor
Ellen Krass Executive Producer
Joel Stillerman Executive Producer
Ted Demme Executive Producer
Robert Benedetti Producer
Charles C. Bennett Production Designer
Chuck Jeffreys Stunts
Chuck Jeffries Stunts
Year: 1999
Runtime: 120
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for a scene of violence, brief strong language and some sensuality
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
HBO

Awards
1999 - Outstanding Made for Television Movie - Emmy
1999 - Outstanding Made for Television Movie - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences



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