~ A Frank Darabont film ~
Adapted from
Stephen King's novel
Until the day he meet one...
In an isolated home for the aged, Paul Edgecomb
reminisces about his days as a prison guard at
the 'Green Mile' in 1935 during the days of the Depression.
His is a dull unhealthy life with only spice being
the skirmishes at work, until John Coffeeman, a man
convicted of raping and killing two young girls
comes into the prison. Paul learns of John's "magical"
power - the power to heal, and from then on
starts a special relationship of trust and
respect between the two. As it turns out
John isn't guilty of the crime. Paul, despite knowing
this, adheres to the call of duty. Tom Hanks,
as Paul Edgecomb, underplays his role.
He could have done more to make his presence felt.
Paul Edgecomb and John Coffey
pointing up into the black night.
"It's Cassie, the lady in the rockin chair!"
He was right; I could see Cassiopeia in the lane of stars
between the dark bulk of the passing trees.
"I see her, John," I said...
He sat... never taking his eyes off the night sky.
On his face was a look of sublime unthinking happiness...
when I stand before God and He asks
me why did I kill one of His true miracles...
...what am I going to say?
That it was my job?
My job?"
I know you're hurting and worrying.
I can feel it on you.
But you ought to quit on it now.
I want it to be over and done with.
I do... I'm tired, boss.
Tired of being on the road,
lonely as a sparrow in the rain.
I'm tired of never having me a buddy to be with...
...to tell me where we's going to, coming from, or why.
Mostly, I'm tired of people being ugly to each other.
I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world...
...every day.
It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time.
I'm tired of all the times I've wanted to help and couldn't.
I'm tired of being in the dark.
Mostly it's the pain. There's too much.
If I could end it, I would.
But I can't."
