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Life
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Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
April 16, 1999 · Directed by Ted Demme
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Runtime1h 48m
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