Clemency
Synopsis
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CLEMENCY trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2019Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
Top Cast
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Alfre Woodard
Warden Bernadine Williams
Richard Schiff
Marty Lumetta
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Woods
Wendell Pierce
Jonathan Williams
Danielle Brooks
Evette Wilkinson
Michael O'Neill
Chaplain David Kendricks
Richard Gunn
Deputy Thomas Morgan
LaMonica Garrett
Major Logan Cartwright
Vernee Watson
Mrs. Collins
Dennis Haskins
Mr. Collins
John Churchill
Officer Brooks
Alex Castillo
Victor Jimenez
Alma Martinez
Ms. Jiminez
Michelle C. Bonilla
Sonia
Jed Bernard
Death Watch Officer
William B. Simmons II
Evette's Son
Noshir Dalal
Paramedic
Debbie Pollack
Physician
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$310K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chinonye Chukwu
- Screenplay & Story
- Chinonye Chukwu
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- Clemency
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $310K
- Production Studios
- ACE Pictures Entertainment, Bronwyn Cornelius Productions, Big Indie Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chinonye Chukwu
Chinonye Chukwu
Kathryn Bostic
Eric Branco, Alison Kelly
Phyllis Housen
Regina K. Scully, Annie Chang, Calvin Choong, Peter Wong, Julian Cautherley
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Simon
Stunt Coordinator
Chinonye Chukwu
Writer
Chinonye Chukwu
Director
Peter Wong
Producer
Julian Cautherley
Producer
Margaux Rust
Production Design
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
Suzanne Barnes
Costume Design
Eric Branco
Director of Photography
Bronwyn Cornelius
Producer
Timur Bekbosunov
Producer
Phyllis Housen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clemency
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clemency about?
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
Who directed Clemency?
Clemency was directed by Chinonye Chukwu.
Who stars in Clemency?
The principal cast of Clemency includes Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Aldis Hodge, Wendell Pierce, Danielle Brooks.
When was Clemency released and how long is it?
Clemency was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Clemency make at the box office?
Clemency grossed $310K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Clemency?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clemency was composed by Kathryn Bostic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clemency?
Clemency holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).