The Green Mile 1999

Overview

The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film directed by Frank Darabont, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. The film stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, a death row correctional officer during the Great Depression who recounts supernatural events that occurred during his time working in a Southern prison. When a gentle giant named John Coffey, played by Michael Clarke Duncan, arrives on death row, Edgecomb discovers that Coffey possesses a mysterious healing power. As Edgecomb witnesses Coffey's miraculous abilities, he becomes determined to prevent the execution of the condemned man. The film explores themes of justice, compassion, and the supernatural within the confines of a Depression-era prison setting. Running at 188 minutes, the movie allows time for character development and the gradual unfolding of its central narrative. It received praise for its performances and stands as one of the more acclaimed adaptations of a Stephen King work.