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Set in the Southern United States, 'Monster's Ball' is a tale of a racist white man, Hank, who falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's interracial affair leads to confusion and new ideas for the two unlikely lovers.
Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) and his 20-something son, Sonny (Heath Ledger), work for the local department of corrections, where they are preparing the electric chair for a black inmate (Sean "P ...
MONSTER'S BALL is a hard-hitting Southern drama tempered by a story of powerful life-changing love. It is the story of Hank (Academy Award winner ®, Billy Bob Thornton), an embittered prison guard working on Death Row who begins an unlikely but emotionally charged affair with Leticia (Academy Award winner ®, Halle Berry), the wife of a man under his watch on The Row.
Dec 26, 2001 · Monster's Ball is a movie that suffers from bad writing and hit or miss directing, but is ultimately salvaged by some incredible acting performances; particularly on the parts of Halle Berry, Heath Ledger, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Jun 11, 2002 · Monster's Ball is a powerful and provocative drama that explores the complex themes of racism, redemption, and love. Billy Bob Thornton and Halle Berry deliver Oscar-worthy performances as a prison guard and a widow who find each other in the aftermath of a tragic execution. Buy or rent this movie on Amazon.com and experience the emotional impact of Monster's Ball.
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Drama 2001 1 hr 51 min. 85%. 18+. R. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Peter Boyle. Director Marc Forster.
Monster's Ball. Set in the southern USA, a racist white man, Hank, falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically, Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's inter-racial affair leads to confusion and new ideas for the two unlikely lovers. Released: 2001-11-11. Genre: Drama, Romance.
