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Fourteen Days in May
Fourteen Days in May

Fourteen Days in May

Genres

Documentary

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A camera crew follows Edward Earl Johnson, a man falsely convicted of rape and murder, during his last 14 days on death row. Everyone involved is interviewed, Johnson himself, his family, the warden, prison guards and other inmates. We also witness the futile attempts by his attorney to save his life.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

87 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

11 November 1987

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Clive Stafford Smith

Clive Stafford Smith

Himself

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