The Sunset Limited (2011)
Nothing is ever black or white.
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.
Director: Tommy Lee Jones
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 12, 2011
Cast
- Tommy Lee Jones - White
- Samuel L. Jackson - Black
Screenplay
- Cormac McCarthy
- Cormac McCarthy (Theatre Play)
Music: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Paul Elliott
Editing: Roberto Silvi, Larry Madaras
Production: HBO Films, The Javelina Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
faith, loneliness, self-doubt, confined, complex, race relations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sunset Limited about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited was directed by Tommy Lee Jones.
- Who stars in The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited stars Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson.
- How long is The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Sunset Limited?
- The Sunset Limited is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Sunset Limited produced?
- The Sunset Limited was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sunset Limited?
- The themes of The Sunset Limited include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.