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Feature film — 2011

The Sunset Limited (2011)

7.21h 31mDrama — TV Movie

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.

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A high-signal pick with 539 votes.

HBO Films / The Javelina Film Company

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Director: Tommy Lee Jones

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Tommy Lee Jones as White

Tommy Lee Jones

White

Samuel L. Jackson as Black

Samuel L. Jackson

Black

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