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Last Light

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Prison guard Fred Whitmore (Forest Whitaker), who was raised in a violent household, can't let go of his childhood. He hides his pain from his family, and, as a result, distances himself from his wife, Hope (Lynne Moody). Denver Bayliss (Kiefer Sutherland), a death row inmate, must endure the maltreatment of the wardens during his final days. As the execution approaches, Denver and Fred realize they have plenty in common, and they form an unexpected life-changing bond.

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Tony Scott Variety Steven Weisberg's well-defined editing paces the worrisome vidpic, and Jude Cole's score reflects its core. Mar 15, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member does not take it far enough. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member This film has a great story line it is so emotional i cry every time i watch it lol Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Strong cast, good movie! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Kiefer Sutherlands prison reform flick about a man (Sutherland) who has been locked up since he was 16 and is now awaiting execution, who befriends a rookie prison guard (Forest Whitaker). Good but not great. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member i thought kiefer sutherland was really good (he's so good at being creepy), and his chemistry with forest whitaker was really good. i also really liked the music. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Kiefer's directoral debut is amazingly done along with his acting and Forrest Whitaker's costarring. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Prison guard Fred Whitmore (Forest Whitaker), who was raised in a violent household, can't let go of his childhood. He hides his pain from his family, and, as a result, distances himself from his wife, Hope (Lynne Moody). Denver Bayliss (Kiefer Sutherland), a death row inmate, must endure the maltreatment of the wardens during his final days. As the execution approaches, Denver and Fred realize they have plenty in common, and they form an unexpected life-changing bond.
Director
Kiefer Sutherland
Production Co
Showtime Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Stereo