Synopsis
Can an over-the-hill journalist uncover the evidence that can prove a death row inmate's innocence just hours before his execution?
Scores
Overall Score
66.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
67.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.9%
Review Aggregate
56.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize tragic, gritty, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
tragicgrittycharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Eastwood | 1999 | $4,745,000 | $8,934,000 | (est) |
| Isaiah Washington | 1999 | $2,921,000 | $5,499,000 | (est) |
| Denis Leary | 1999 | $2,199,000 | $4,141,000 | (est) |
| LisaGay Hamilton | 1999 | $1,798,000 | $3,385,000 | (est) |
| James Woods | 1999 | $1,538,000 | $2,896,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score49.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes40,294
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $16,649,768 | $31,350,734 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $16,649,768 | $31,350,734 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $8,324,884 | $15,675,367 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $19,991,000 | $37,642,117 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $25,838,000 | $48,651,744 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $3,995,944 | $7,524,176 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $58,149,828 | $109,493,404 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $55,000,000 | $103,562,425 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $15,817,000 (est) | $29,782,670 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $1,163,000 | $2,189,875 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $3,574,000 | $6,729,675 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $8,250,000 | $15,534,364 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $83,804,000 | $157,799,008 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $-25,654,172 | $-48,305,604 |
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