A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Tom Hanksas Paul Edgecomb
David Morseas Brutus 'Brutal' Howell
Bonnie Huntas Jan Edgecomb
Michael Clarke Duncanas John Coffey
James Cromwellas Warden Hal Moores
Michael Jeteras Eduard Delacroix
Graham Greeneas Arlen Bitterbuck
Doug Hutchisonas Percy Wetmore
Sam Rockwellas 'Wild Bill' Wharton
Barry Pepperas Dean Stanton
David Tattersall