A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.

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Susan SarandonSister Helen Prejean

Sean PennMatthew Poncelet

Robert ProskyHilton Barber

Raymond J. BarryEarl Delacroix

R. Lee ErmeyClyde Percy

Celia WestonMary Beth Percy

Lois SmithHelen's Mother

Scott WilsonChaplain Farley