Taglines: Some lives cross, others collide.
The Crossing Guard movie storyline. After his daughter died in a hit and run, Freddy Gale has waited six years for John Booth, the man responsible, to be released from prison. On the day of release, Gale visits Booth and announces that he will kill him in one week. Booth uses his time to try and make peace with himself and his entourage, and even finds romance. Gale, whose life is spiralling down because of his obsession towards Booth, will bring himself on the very edge of sanity. At the end of the week, both men will find themselves on a collision course with each other.
The Crossing Guard is a 1995 American independent thriller drama film co-produced, written and directed by American actor Sean Penn. The film tells the story of Freddy Gale, a man whose been tormented for more than five years following his daughter’s death in a car accident. Since, he became an alcoholic despite being a husband, and when he finds out that the man who was responsible for the death of his daughter is released from prison, he decides to set out for personal vendetta against him. The film stars Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Robin Wright and Angelica Huston.
The film was released on November 16, 1995. Upon release, The Crossing Guard had received generally mixed reviews from critics and audiences, despite many particuarly praised Nicholson’s performance. Alongside mixed critical reception, the film was a huge commercial failure with grossing only $869 thousand worldwide against a budget of only $9 million. Despite its failure, the film became a cult film and being considered by many to be one of Nicholson’s best films.
The Crossing Guard (1995)
Directed by: Sean Penn
Starring: Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright, Piper Laurie, Richard Bradford, Priscilla Barnes, Robbie Robertson, Kari Wuhrer, Kellita Smith
Screenplay by: Sean Penn
Production Design by: Michael D. Haller
Cinematography by: Vilmos Zsigmond
Film Editing by: Jay Cassidy
Costume Design by: Jill M. Ohanneson
Set Decoration by: Derek R. Hill
Music by: Jack Nitzsche
MPAA Rating: R for sexuality and strong language.
Distributed by: Miramax Films
Release Date: November 16, 1995
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