The Life of David Gale

12
2h 10m
2003
7.436 /10 (2,114)

The crime is clear. The truth is not.

Overview

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

Country : Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 2003-02-21

Top Billed Cast

Kevin Spacey

David Gale

Kate Winslet

Bitsey Bloom

Laura Linney

Constance Hallaway

Rhona Mitra

Berlin

Gabriel Mann

Zack Stemmons

Matt Craven

Dusty Wright

Jim Beaver

Duke Grover

Cleo King

Barbara Kreuster

Leon Rippy

Braxton Belyeu

Melissa McCarthy

Nico the Goth Girl

Lee Ritchey

Joe Mullarkey

Brandy Little

Motel Waitress

Jesse De Luna

Supervising Guard

Vernon Grote

Door Guard

Larissa Wolcott

Jo Edna the Babysitter

Sean Hennigan

Ross

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