Monster's Ball (2001)
A lifetime of change can happen in a single moment.
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Director: Marc Forster
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: December 26, 2001
Cast
- Billy Bob Thornton - Hank Grotowski
- Heath Ledger - Sonny Grotowski
- Halle Berry - Leticia Musgrove
- Sean Combs - Lawrence Musgrove
- Yasiin Bey - Ryrus Cooper
- Will Rokos - Warden Velesco
- Milo Addica - Tommy Roulaine
- Coronji Calhoun - Tyrell Musgrove
- Peter Boyle - Buck Grotowski
- Taylor Simpson - Lucille
Screenplay
Music: Asche & Spencer
Cinematography: Roberto Schaefer
Editing: Matt Chessé
Production: Lionsgate, Lee Daniels Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: Ido, English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: en
Themes
Love Stories Crossing Cultures, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A New Love After Heartbreak, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
new love, ethnic stereotype, waitress, unsociability, overweight child, parent child relationship, southern usa, loss of loved one, interracial relationship, electric chair, xenophobia, shocking, angry, dramatic, authoritarian
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monster's Ball about?
- A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
- Who directed Monster's Ball?
- Monster's Ball was directed by Marc Forster.
- Who stars in Monster's Ball?
- Monster's Ball stars Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry, Sean Combs, Yasiin Bey, Will Rokos.
- How long is Monster's Ball?
- Monster's Ball has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Monster's Ball?
- Monster's Ball is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Monster's Ball?
- Monster's Ball had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Monster's Ball gross?
- Monster's Ball grossed $45M worldwide.
- Where was Monster's Ball produced?
- Monster's Ball was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Monster's Ball?
- The themes of Monster's Ball include: Love Stories Crossing Cultures, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A New Love After Heartbreak, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.