The Sunset Limited
“Nothing is ever black or white.”
Synopsis
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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The Sunset: Limited Trailer (HBO Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Cormac McCarthy
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- The Sunset Limited
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, The Javelina Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Lee Jones
Cormac McCarthy
Marco Beltrami
Paul Elliott
Roberto Silvi, Larry Madaras
Barbara A. Hall, Tommy Lee Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Tommy Lee Jones
Director
Barbara A. Hall
Producer
Cormac McCarthy
Writer
Merideth Boswell
Production Design
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Larry Madaras
Editor
Lyn Paolo
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Sunset Limited about?
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.
Who directed The Sunset Limited?
The Sunset Limited was directed by Tommy Lee Jones.
Who stars in The Sunset Limited?
The principal cast of The Sunset Limited includes Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was The Sunset Limited released and how long is it?
The Sunset Limited was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sunset Limited?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sunset Limited was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sunset Limited?
The Sunset Limited holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).