The Sunset Limited
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.
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The Sunset Limited
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 12, 2011
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
72%
Original Title
The Sunset Limited
Production Companies
HBO Films, The Javelina Film Company
Director
Tommy Lee Jones
Description
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.
