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Leading anti-capital punishment activist, David Gale, finds himself on death row for the brutal rape and murder of Constance Harraway, herself a fellow activist. Reporter Bitsey Bloom, meets David after he agrees to give an exclusive interview. It soon becomes clear to Bitsey that David may have been framed for the crime and it is up to her to clear his name...

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ProducerMoritz Borman, Guy East, Nicolas Cage, Alan Parker

EAN5050582062571

eBay Product ID (ePID)3961759

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitleThe Life of David Gale

ActorMatt Craven, Laura Linney, Kate Winslet, Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Mann, Rhona Mitra, Nicolas Cage, Cleo King, Elizabeth Gast

DirectorAlan Parker

FormatDVD

Release Year2008

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesWidescreen, Deleted Scenes with optional commentary\Audio commentary with Alan Parker\Death In Texas featurette\Making of\The Music of David Gale featurette\Trailers\Alternative poster concepts

Aspect Ratio16:9 Wide Screen

Run Time130 Mins

GenreThriller, General

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Certificate15

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Director of PhotographyMichael Seresin

Additional InformationDavid Gale (Kevin Spacey) is a Texas professor and anti-death penalty activist who, ironically enough, winds up on death row for the rape and murder of a colleague. Kate Winslet plays Bitsey Bloom, the brave journalist who sets out to tell to his story. In the days leading up to his execution, Gale fills her in on his life via flashbacks, which include political debates, lectures, sex with a student, rape allegations, alcoholism, divorce, and despair. As the hour of his doom approaches, Bitsey becomes convinced that Gale is the victim of a shadowy political conspiracy and races against the clock to prove his innocence.<BR>Director Alan Parker (MISSISSIPPI BURNING) manages to deliver a strong anti-capital punishment message alongside enough twists, turns and shocking moments to keep viewers perched at the edges of their seats. Winslet and Spacey are both riveting in the leads, but its Laura Linney as Gale's alleged victim--a fellow anti-capital punishment activist and close friend--who makes the biggest impression. Gabriel Mann also scores points in a sympathetic role as Bitsey's intern. Nicholas Cage served as the film's producer. The musical score is by Parker's two sons, Jake and Alex.

Movie/TV TitleThe Life Of David Gale

ComposerAlex Parker, Jake Parker

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1

ScreenwriterCharles Randolph

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I was recommended this film by friends. The reviews were amazing. Critics stated it’s an excellent Thriller. Unfortunately, I found this movie just average. For me in some scenes I found the story disjointed. Some characters were good, others were wooden. I won’t watch it for a long time. Any how you all buy this film, because we all have our own opinions and we have different tastes.
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