Title: The Green Mile Writer: Stephen King (novel), Frank Darabont (screenplay) Director: Frank Darabont Producer: Frank Darabont, David Valdes Run-Time: 189 minutes Release-Date: December 10, 1999 Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Summary
The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont, is a poignant drama based on Stephen King’s novel. The story follows Paul Edgecomb, a prison guard who oversees death row inmates, including John Coffey, a mysterious man with miraculous healing powers. The film explores themes of empathy, justice, and the supernatural, with standout performances by Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan. The Green Mile is a heart-wrenching, emotionally charged narrative that touches on the complexities of human nature and the impact of compassion, making it one of the most memorable films of the late 1990s.