The Sunset Limited(2011)
“Nothing is ever black or white.”
Overview
A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.
Director
Tommy Lee Jones
Studio
HBO Films
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as White
Samuel L. Jackson
as Black
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
HBO Films • The Javelina Film Company
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What is The Sunset Limited about?▼
A deeply religious black ex-con thwarts the suicide attempt of an asocial white college professor who tries to throw himself in front of an oncoming subway train, 'The Sunset Limited.' As the one attempts to connect on a rational, spiritual and emotional level, the other remains steadfast in his hard-earned despair. Locked in a philosophical debate, both passionately defend their personal credos and try to convert the other.
Who directed The Sunset Limited?▼
The Sunset Limited was directed by Tommy Lee Jones and released in 2011. It is a drama, tv movie film.
How long is The Sunset Limited?▼
The Sunset Limited has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sunset Limited?▼
The cast of The Sunset Limited includes Tommy Lee Jones as White, Samuel L. Jackson as Black.
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