Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon) acts as the spiritual advisor to Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), the condemned killer of two teenage lovers. After spending time with Poncelet in prison, Sister Helen begins to see the terrified human beneath his brash, unrepentant facade. Increasingly disturbed by Poncelet's anguish leading up to his execution and the rage of the victims' families, Sister Helen struggles for the life, dignity, and soul of a confused and angry man. Directed by Tim Robbins. With R. Lee Ermey and Raymond J. Barry. Categories: Crime, Drama. Year: 1995.
R. Lee Ermey in Dead Man Walking
On the brink of retirement, Lt. William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) is forced to train his eager, ambitious replacement, Detective David Mills (Brad Pitt). Their first case draws them into the gruesome world of a psychotic serial killer who chooses his victims based on their violations of the seven deadly sins. As these two cops with very different methods work to stop the killer before he finishes his deadly work, they discover that they have become part of his diabolical plan. Directed by David Fincher. With Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey and R. Lee Ermey. Categories: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 1995.
R. Lee Ermey in Se7en
Trouble begins for a group of living toys when the wind-up cowboy, Woody (Tom Hanks), the perennial favorite of his owner, Andy (John Morris), is “replaced” by the flashy, new space commander, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). When Buzz accidentally falls out of the window, Woody is blamed for his “death.” Teaming up with his toy friends, including Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles), Slinky Dog (Jim Varney), Rex (Wallace Shawn), Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Woody sets out into the outside world to find Buzz and return him to Andy. Directed by John Lasseter. With Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey and Sarah Freeman. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 1995.
R. Lee Ermey in Toy Story
Independent-minded marine Pvt. Joker (Matthew Modine) learns about the horrors of war before he even gets to Vietnam when Pvt. Pyle (Vincent D'Onofrio) cracks under the pressure of basic training and the constant insults of an aggressive drill sergeant (R. Lee Ermey). Once overseas, Joker works as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive. After spending much of the war a safe distance from the frontlines writing puff pieces, Joker gets a taste of real action when he is sent to cover the combat taking place near Phu Bai. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Kevyn Major Howard and Dorian Harewood. Categories: Drama, War. Year: 1987.
R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket