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The Green Mile (1999)

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The Green Mile
R
Drama
Crime
Fantasy

A tale set on death row, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the lead guard, Paul Edgecombe, recognizes John's gift, he tries to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Director
Frank Darabont
Release Date
December 10, 1999
Cast
Tom Hanks , Michael Clarke Duncan , David Morse , Bonnie Hunt , James Cromwell , Michael Jeter , Graham Greene , Doug Hutchison
Writers
Stephen King , Frank Darabont
Runtime
189 Minutes

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