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The Green Mile (1999)

John Coffey

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John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999), played by Michael Clarke Duncan.

Film guide · 1 film · 1999 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

John Coffey on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1999Main sequence runtime: 3h 9m
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    1999 · 3h 9m

    Portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score95/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays John Coffey?

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Michael Clarke Duncan portraitMichael Clarke Duncanscreen performance

Michael Clarke Duncan plays John Coffey in The Green Mile.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

John Coffey screen credits

Screen credits: The Green Mile (1999) — Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey.

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