<P> In a Louisiana assisted - living home in 1999 , Paul Edgecomb begins to cry while watching the film Top Hat . His companion Elaine becomes concerned , and Paul explains to her that the film reminded him of the events of 1935 , which took place when he was a prison officer , in charge of death row , what they refer to as the `` Green Mile '' . </P>
<P> In a Louisiana assisted - living home in 1999 , Paul Edgecomb begins to cry while watching the film Top Hat . His companion Elaine becomes concerned , and Paul explains to her that the film reminded him of the events of 1935 , which took place when he was a prison officer , in charge of death row , what they refer to as the `` Green Mile '' . </P>
what year was the movie the green mile set in
what year was the movie the green mile set in
1999 1935
1999 1935