
The Life of David Gale
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
Release Year
2003
Runtime
130 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
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