Life of David Gale (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: The Life of David Gale, Das Leben des David Gale, La vida de David Gale, La vie de David Gale, Ölümle yasam arasinda, A Vida de David Gale, David Galen elämä, David Gales liv, Zivot Davida Galea
Director: Alan Parker
Writer: Charles Randolph
Production & Genre
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Companies: Dirty Hands Productions, Intermedia, Mikona Productions, Saturn Films, Universal Pictures
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Mystery Film, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: activist, death penalty, death row, innocent, intern, interview, journalist, murder, prison, professor, reporter, texas
Story
David Gale, an anti-death penalty activist and professor, finds himself accused of murdering his colleague and fellow advocate, Janett Gamsky. Despite his protestations of innocence, he is convicted and sentenced to death row in Texas. Journalist Bitsey Bloom becomes intrigued by Gale's case and decides to interview him while he awaits execution. As she digs deeper into the story, she begins to question whether Gale is truly guilty or if there might be a larger conspiracy at play.
Summary
Directed by Alan Parker in 2003, 'Life of David Gale' is a mystery thriller that explores themes of justice, activism, and redemption. The film follows Bitsey Bloom's investigation into the conviction of David Gale for murder, challenging viewers to question their own beliefs about guilt and innocence. Set against the backdrop of the controversial death penalty debate in Texas, the story interweaves elements of suspense with moral and ethical dilemmas.
