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The Life of David Gale
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The Life of David Gale

2003-02-21 · 130 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Thriller · Crime

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

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Directors
Alan Parker
Production companies
Mikona Productions, Universal Pictures, Intermedia Films, Saturn Films, Dirty Hands Productions
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 38,955,598

Top Cast

Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyDavid Gale
Kate WinsletKate WinsletBitsey Bloom
Laura LinneyLaura LinneyConstance Hallaway
Rhona MitraRhona MitraBerlin
Gabriel MannGabriel MannZack Stemmons
Matt CravenMatt CravenDusty Wright
Jim BeaverJim BeaverDuke Grover
Cleo KingCleo KingBarbara Kreuster
Leon RippyLeon RippyBraxton Belyeu
Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthyNico the Goth Girl
Lee RitcheyLee RitcheyJoe Mullarkey
Brandy LittleBrandy LittleMotel Waitress
Jesse De LunaSupervising Guard
Vernon GroteDoor Guard
Larissa WolcottJo Edna the Babysitter
Sean HenniganSean HenniganRoss
Charles SandersJohn
Marco PerellaMarco PerellaTV Host
Michael CrabtreeMichael CrabtreeGovernor Hardin
Julio Cesar CedilloJulio Cesar CedilloOfficer Ramirez

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