Last Dance (1996)
Sometimes justice is a crime
Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. As Hayes investigates the background for her case, the two begin to form a deep friendship, while all the while the date for her execution draws nearer.
Director: Bruce Beresford
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: May 2, 1996
Cast
- Sharon Stone - Cindy Liggett
- Rob Morrow - Rick Hayes
- Randy Quaid - Sam Burns
- Peter Gallagher - John Hayes
- Jack Thompson - The Governor
- Jayne Brook - Jill
- Pamala Tyson - Linda, Legal Aid Attorney
- Skeet Ulrich - Billy, Cindy's Brother
- Don Harvey - Doug
- Diane Sellers - Inmate Reggie
Screenplay
- Steven Haft (Story)
- Ron Koslow (Story)
- Ron Koslow (Screenplay)
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Peter James
Editing: John Bloom
Production: Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $5
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
prison, tattoo, detective, murder, rural area, lawyer, death, golf club
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Last Dance about?
- Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. As Hayes investigates the background for her case, the two begin to form a deep friendship, while all the while the date for her execution draws nearer.
- Who directed Last Dance?
- Last Dance was directed by Bruce Beresford.
- Who stars in Last Dance?
- Last Dance stars Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher, Jack Thompson, Jayne Brook.
- How long is Last Dance?
- Last Dance has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Last Dance?
- Last Dance is a Drama, Crime film.
- How much did Last Dance gross?
- Last Dance grossed $5 worldwide.
- Where was Last Dance produced?
- Last Dance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Last Dance?
- The themes of Last Dance include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Reflections on Life and Death.