Release Date
February 21, 2003
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Running Time
130 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for violent images, nudity, language and sexuality
Dr. David Gale, a Texas professor and strong advocate against the state's death penalty, is falsely accused of rape and murder and is himself placed on Death Row. He asks a reporter to prove his innocence, but she only has a few days to figure out the crime before he is convicted.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
The Life of David Gale was once set for a December release, perhaps looking for Oscar awareness. That plan was dropped, however, and instead was released a few months later - this is never a good sign. Critic reviews were not kind, and the movie was gone rather quickly. This is one of those movies where the critics know not what they say. Full movie review »