Deadline(2004)
Deadline Synopsis
In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of 13 men on death row. This documentary follows the hearings held by a panel Ryan appointed to study the issue and interviews activists, scholars and prisoners, while examining the history of the American death penalty. As Ryan's time in office comes to an end, he must decide what steps to take to reform the judicial system.
Deadline (2004) is a documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson, released on October 5, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor and Mamie Till Mobley. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Writers:
- Charles Olivier
- Producers:
- Karen Barrett, Katy Chevigny
- Cinematographer:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Production:
- Big Mouth Productions
- Status:
- Released
Deadline Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anthony Amsterdam
Anthony Amsterdam
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
John Chancellor
as Self (archive footage)
Mamie Till Mobley
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
- Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson
as Self
- Scott Turow
Scott Turow
as Self
- Jeanne Bishop
Jeanne Bishop
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kirsten Johnson, written by Charles Olivier, produced by Karen Barrett and Katy Chevigny.
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Deadline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Deadline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deadline online?
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Who stars in Deadline?
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The main cast of Deadline (2004) includes Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor, Mamie Till Mobley and Richard Nixon. The film was directed by Kirsten Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deadline released?
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Deadline was released on October 5, 2004 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Deadline worth watching?
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Deadline (2004) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.