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The Crossing Guard (1995)

R 111 min  -  Drama  -   16 November 1995 (USA)
6.3
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Ratings: 6.3/10 from 6,999 users   Metascore: 46/100 
Reviews: 60 user | 36 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com

Freddie Gale is a seedy jeweler who has sworn to kill the drunk driver who killed his little girl.

Director:

Sean Penn

Writer:

Sean Penn
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Nicholson ...
Freddy Gale
David Morse ...
Anjelica Huston ...
Mary
Robin Wright ...
Jojo
Piper Laurie ...
Helen Booth
Richard Bradford Richard Bradford ...
Stuart Booth
Priscilla Barnes ...
Verna
David Baerwald David Baerwald ...
Robbie Robertson ...
Roger
John Savage ...
Bobby
Kari Wuhrer ...
Mia
Jennifer Leigh Warren ...
Jennifer
Kellita Smith ...
Tanya
Richard C. Sarafian Richard C. Sarafian ...
Sunny Ventura (as Richard Sarafian)
Bobby Cooper ...
Coop
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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 he end of the week, both men will find themselves on a collision course with each other. Written by Anthony  

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Plot Keywords:

Hit And Run | Girl | Obsession | Jeweler | Prison  | See more »

Taglines:

Some lives cross, others collide.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and strong language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Acerto Final See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$832,910 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax Films See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The movie concludes with a dedication to "My friend, Charles Bukowski. I miss you, S.P." Sean Penn was a close friend of the writer and poet. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When JoJo is dancing in front of John to Salt n Pepa's "Whatta Man", John gets up and stops the tape player. A minute later, he presses play on the tape player again, and the song comes in, however it is almost 4 bars rewound, and plays the same lyrics over again that has already been played, though no one rewound the tape. See more »

Quotes

[After being released from prison.]
John Booth: Freedom is overrated.
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Soundtracks

"Herida de Amor (Love Hurts)"
Written by Boudleaux Bryant
Performed by Yndio See more »