The Green Mile (film)
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The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on the 1996 novel by Stephen King. It stars Tom Hanks as a death row prison guard during the Great Depression who witnesses supernatural events following the arrival of an enigmatic convict (Michael Clarke Duncan) at his facility. The Green Mile was released by Warner Bros. in the United States on December 10, 1999, to positive reviews from critics, who praised Darabont's direction and writing, emotional weight, and performances (particularly for Hanks and Duncan), although its length received some criticism. It was a commercial success, grossing $286.8 million from its $60 million budget, and was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Infobox
Directed by
Frank Darabont
Screenplay by
Frank Darabont
Based on
The Green Mileby Stephen King
Produced by
mw- Frank Darabont David Valdes
Starring
Tom Hanks David Morse Bonnie Hunt Michael Clarke Duncan James Cromwell Michael Jeter Graham Greene Doug Hutchison Sam Rockwell Barry Pepper Jeffrey DeMunn Patricia Clarkson Harry Dean Stanton
Cinematography
David Tattersall
Edited by
Richard Francis-Bruce
Music by
Thomas Newman
Productioncompanies
Castle Rock Entertainment Darkwoods Productions
Distributed by
Warner Bros.[a]
Release date
December 10, 1999 (1999-12-10) (United States)
Running time
189 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$286.8 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Academy Awards
Academy Awards
Award
Academy Awards
Category
Best Picture
Recipients
David Valdes and Frank Darabont
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Award
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Category
Michael Clarke Duncan
Recipients
Nominated
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Award
Best Adapted Screenplay
Category
Frank Darabont
Recipients
Nominated
Best Sound
Best Sound
Award
Best Sound
Category
Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson,Michael Herbick and Willie D. Burton
Recipients
Nominated
Black Reel Awards
Black Reel Awards
Award
Black Reel Awards
Category
Best Supporting Actor
Recipients
Michael Clarke Duncan
Result
Won
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Award
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
Category
Favorite Actor – Drama
Recipients
Tom Hanks
Result
Won
Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama
Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama
Award
Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama
Category
Michael Clarke Duncan
Recipients
Nominated
Favorite Supporting Actress – Drama
Favorite Supporting Actress – Drama
Award
Favorite Supporting Actress – Drama
Category
Bonnie Hunt
Recipients
Nominated
BMI Film & TV Awards
BMI Film & TV Awards
Award
BMI Film & TV Awards
Category
Film Music Award
Recipients
Thomas Newman
Result
Won
Bram Stoker Awards
Bram Stoker Awards
Award
Bram Stoker Awards
Category
Best Screenplay
Recipients
Frank Darabont
Result
Nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Category
Best Film
Recipients
The Green Mile
Result
Nominated
Best Screenplay, Adaptation
Best Screenplay, Adaptation
Award
Best Screenplay, Adaptation
Category
Frank Darabont
Recipients
Won
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Category
Michael Clarke Duncan
Recipients
Won
Chicago Film Critics Association
Chicago Film Critics Association
Award
Chicago Film Critics Association
Category
Best Supporting Actor
Recipients
Nominated
Most Promising Actor
Most Promising Actor
Award
Most Promising Actor
Category
Nominated
Directors Guild of America Awards
Directors Guild of America Awards
Award
Directors Guild of America Awards
Category
Outstanding Directorial Achievement
Recipients
Frank Darabont
Result
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Category
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Recipients
Michael Clarke Duncan
Result
Nominated
Golden Satellite Awards
Golden Satellite Awards
Award
Golden Satellite Awards
Category
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Recipients
Doug Hutchison
Result
Nominated
NAACP Image Awards
NAACP Image Awards
Award
NAACP Image Awards
Category
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Recipients
Michael Clarke Duncan
Result
Nominated
MTV Movie Awards
MTV Movie Awards
Award
MTV Movie Awards
Category
Best Breakthrough Male Performance
Recipients
Nominated
Motion Picture Sound Editors(Golden Reel Awards)
Motion Picture Sound Editors(Golden Reel Awards)
Award
Motion Picture Sound Editors(Golden Reel Awards)
Category
Best Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR
Recipients
Mark A. Mangini, Julia Evershade
Result
Nominated
Best Sound Editing – Effects and Foley
Best Sound Editing – Effects and Foley
Award
Best Sound Editing – Effects and Foley
Category
Mark A. Mangini, Aaron Glascock, Howell Gibbens,David E. Stone, Solange S. Schwalbe
Recipients
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Award
People's Choice Awards
Category
Favorite All-Around Motion Picture
Recipients
The Green Mile
Result
Won
Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture
Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture
Award
Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture
Category
Won
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Category
Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
Recipients
Won
Best Director
Best Director
Award
Best Director
Category
Frank Darabont
Recipients
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Category
Michael Clarke Duncan
Recipients
Won
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Award
Best Supporting Actress
Category
Patricia Clarkson
Recipients
Won
Best Music
Best Music
Award
Best Music
Category
Thomas Newman
Recipients
Nominated
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(Nebula Award)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(Nebula Award)
Award
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(Nebula Award)
Category
Best Script
Recipients
Frank Darabont
Result
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Award
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Category
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actorin a Supporting Role
Recipients
Michael Clarke Duncan
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Performance by a Castin a Motion Picture
Outstanding Performance by a Castin a Motion Picture
Award
Outstanding Performance by a Castin a Motion Picture
Category
The Green Mile
Recipients
Nominated
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
| Academy Awards | Best Picture | David Valdes and Frank Darabont | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Frank Darabont | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson,Michael Herbick and Willie D. Burton | Nominated | ||
| Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Michael Clarke Duncan | Won | |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Actor – Drama | Tom Hanks | Won | |
| Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Supporting Actress – Drama | Bonnie Hunt | Nominated | ||
| BMI Film & TV Awards | Film Music Award | Thomas Newman | Won | |
| Bram Stoker Awards | Best Screenplay | Frank Darabont | Nominated | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Film | The Green Mile | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay, Adaptation | Frank Darabont | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Clarke Duncan | Won | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| Most Promising Actor | Nominated | |||
| Directors Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Directorial Achievement | Frank Darabont | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nominated | |
| Golden Satellite Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Doug Hutchison | Nominated | |
| NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie Awards | Best Breakthrough Male Performance | Nominated | ||
| Motion Picture Sound Editors(Golden Reel Awards) | Best Sound Editing – Dialogue and ADR | Mark A. Mangini, Julia Evershade | Nominated | |
| Best Sound Editing – Effects and Foley | Mark A. Mangini, Aaron Glascock, Howell Gibbens,David E. Stone, Solange S. Schwalbe | Nominated | ||
| People's Choice Awards | Favorite All-Around Motion Picture | The Green Mile | Won | |
| Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture | Won | |||
| Saturn Awards | Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film | Won | ||
| Best Director | Frank Darabont | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Michael Clarke Duncan | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Patricia Clarkson | Won | ||
| Best Music | Thomas Newman | Nominated | ||
| Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(Nebula Award) | Best Script | Frank Darabont | Nominated | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actorin a Supporting Role | Michael Clarke Duncan | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance by a Castin a Motion Picture | The Green Mile | Nominated |
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