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The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale

The Life of David Gale

February 21, 2003
2h 10m
Drama
Thriller
Crime
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

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Director
Alan Parker
Cast
Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Laura Linney, Rhona Mitra, Gabriel Mann, Matt Craven, Jim Beaver, Cleo King, Leon Rippy, Melissa McCarthy
Release Date
February 21, 2003
Production
Mikona Productions, Universal Pictures, Intermedia, Saturn Films, Dirty Hands Productions

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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