Movie Description
The Sunset Limited
(2011)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tommy Lee Jones
- Producer : Barbara A. Hall
- Writer : Cormac McCarthy
- Editor : Roberto Silvi,Larry Madaras
- Cast : Tommy Lee Jones,Samuel L. Jackson
Cast
White
Black
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Facts
Original TitleThe Sunset Limited
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-02-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Homepagehttp://www.hbo.com/movies/sunset-limited/index.html#
Production CompaniesHBO Films,The Javelina Film Company
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
















































