The Crossing Guard (1995)
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- R
- 1h 51min
- Drama, Thriller
- 16 Nov 1995 (USA)
- Movie
Freddy Gale is a seedy jeweller who has sworn to kill the drunk driver who killed his little girl.
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Awards:
- 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jack Nicholson | ... |
Freddy Gale
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| David Morse | ... |
John Booth
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| Anjelica Huston | ... |
Mary
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| Robin Wright | ... |
Jojo
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| Piper Laurie | ... |
Helen Booth
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| Richard Bradford | ... |
Stuart Booth
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| Priscilla Barnes | ... |
Verna
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David Baerwald | ... |
Peter
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| Robbie Robertson | ... |
Roger
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| John Savage | ... |
Bobby
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| Kari Wuhrer | ... |
Mia
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| Jennifer Leigh Warren | ... |
Jennifer
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| Kellita Smith | ... |
Tanya
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| Richard C. Sarafian | ... |
Sunny Ventura
(as Richard Sarafian)
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| Bobby Cooper | ... |
Coop
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Jeff Morris | ... |
Silas
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Buddy Anderson | ... |
Buddy
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Edward L. Katz | ... |
Eddie
(as Dr. Edward L. Katz)
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| Joe Viterelli | ... |
Joe
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| Eileen Ryan | ... |
Woman in Shop
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| Ryô Ishibashi | ... |
Jefferey
(as Ryo Ishabashi)
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Dennis Fanning | ... |
Cop
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Lisa Crawford | ... |
Cop
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Jay Koiwai | ... |
Asian Man
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Elizabeth Gilliam | ... |
Little Asian Girl
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Michael Ryan | ... |
Twin Boy #1
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Matthew Ryan | ... |
Twin Boy #2
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| Penelope Allen | ... |
Woman on Bus
(as Penny Allen)
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| Nicky Blair | ... |
Self
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| Gene Kirkwood | ... |
Swinger
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| Jason Kristofer | ... |
Bus Passenger
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Randy Meadoff | ... |
Bus Passenger
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Leo Penn | ... |
Hank
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Michael Abelar | ... |
Bum
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Daysi Moreno | ... |
Freddy's Chicana
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Christel Ehde | ... |
Dancer
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Kamala Petty | ... |
Dancer
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Millicent Sheridan | ... |
Dancer
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Joi Travers | ... |
Dancer
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Erin Dignam | ... |
Peter's Guest #1
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| Jeremiah Birkett | ... |
Jefferey's Boyfriend
(as Jeremiah Wayne Birkett)
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Hadda Brooks | ... |
Piano Player
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Ruby McKoy | ... |
Deputy Sheriff
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Hanna Newmaster | ... |
Little Girl
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William Dignam | ... |
The Crossing Guard
(as Dr. William Dignam)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Brian Beker | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| James Mathers | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Gorja Max | ... |
Musician Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Jim Rhine | ... |
Strip Club Patron (uncredited)
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Martha Thimmesch | ... |
Peter's Friend (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sean Penn | ||
Written by
| Sean Penn | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Richard N. Gladstein | ... | executive producer |
| David Hamburger | ... | producer (as David S. Hamburger) |
| Sean Penn | ... | producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jack Nitzsche | ||
Cinematography by
| Vilmos Zsigmond | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jay Cassidy | ||
Editorial Department
| Phillip J. Bartell | ... | apprentice editor |
| Gena Bleier | ... | assistant film editor |
| Peggy Davis | ... | first assistant editor |
| Phil Hetos | ... | color timer |
| Cynthia Kimoto | ... | assistant film editor |
| Nina Lucia | ... | assistant film editor |
| Rajeev Malhotra | ... | post-production associate: Miramax |
| Sharon McGeeney | ... | negative cutter |
| Jennifer Spenelli | ... | assistant film editor (as Jennifer Mangan) |
| Dana B. Wilson | ... | apprentice editor (as Dana Wilson) |
Casting By
| Don Phillips | ||
Production Design by
| Michael D. Haller | ... | (as Michael Haller) |
Set Decoration by
| Derek R. Hill | ||
Costume Design by
| Jill M. Ohanneson | ... | (as Jill Ohanneson) |
Makeup Department
| Stephen Abrums | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Hallie D'Amore | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Huston |
| Margaret E. Elliott | ... | makeup artist (as Margaret Elliott) |
| Lynda Gurasich | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Huston |
| Stephen Robinette | ... | hair stylist (as Steve Robinette) |
| Marlene D. Williams | ... | hair stylist supervisor (as Marlene Williams) |
Production Management
| David Hamburger | ... | production manager (as David S. Hamburger) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Brian W. Cook | ... | first assistant director |
| Phil Dupont | ... | additional second assistant director (as Phillippe R. Dupont) |
| Carl Goldstein | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Neumann | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Eric J. Bates | ... | property master (as Eric Bates) |
| Richard Bradley | ... | propmaker |
| Frank Calvert | ... | swing gang (as Frank A. Calvert) |
| Tim Donelan | ... | swing gang (as Timothy Donelan) |
| David Goldstein | ... | paint boss |
| Martin Grimes | ... | assistant property master (as Martin L. Grimes) |
| Bret Haller | ... | additional property assistant (as Bret D. Haller) |
| Charles L. Hoffman | ... | propmaker |
| Roger Irvin | ... | construction coordinator (as Roger L. Irvin) |
| Jay Koiwai | ... | on-set painter |
| Wayne Lamb | ... | propmaker |
| Tom Lawson | ... | propmaker foreman |
| Scott W. Leslie | ... | swing gang |
| Helen Gene Nichols | ... | artwork: Jojo / assistant art director |
| Bennett L. Sperber | ... | construction foreman |
| Charles Swenson | ... | sketch artist |
| William Kemper Wright | ... | leadman (as William K. Wright) |
Sound Department
| Christopher Assells | ... | sound effects editor |
| Karen Baker Landers | ... | first assistant sound editor (as Karen Baker) |
| Bob Beemer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bob Beher | ... | foley editor |
| Joseph F. Brennan | ... | boom operator |
| Thomas Causey | ... | sound mixer |
| John T. Cucci | ... | foley artist |
| Richard Dwan Jr. | ... | dialogue editor |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Bryan Fowler | ... | stage recordist |
| Don Givens | ... | foley recordist (as Don Given) |
| Sarah Goldsmith | ... | dialogue editor |
| Per Hallberg | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Philip A. Hess | ... | foley editor |
| Ellen Heuer | ... | foley artist |
| Chris Hogan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Craig S. Jaeger | ... | supervising foley editor (as Craig Jaeger) |
| David Jobe | ... | foley mixer |
| Richard Kite | ... | utility sound technician |
| Lou Kleinman | ... | foley editor |
| Tony Lamberti | ... | sound assistant |
| Michael Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Brion Paccassi | ... | stage recordist |
| Rudy Pi | ... | additional sound |
| Randy Piotroski | ... | adr recordist |
| Dan M. Rich | ... | dialogue editor (as Dan Michael Rich) |
| Charleen Richards | ... | adr mixer |
| Peter Michael Sullivan | ... | sound designer |
| Tove Blue Valentine | ... | utility playback |
| Kim Waugh | ... | additional sound |
| Jason England | ... | assistant dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Thomas Giordano | ... | sound technician: re-shoots (uncredited) |
| Jerry Jacobson | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Matt Sietz | ... | assistant sound recording engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Terry Newell | ... | special effects technician |
| Eddie Surkin | ... | special effects coordinator (as Eddie E. Surkin) |
Stunts
| Charlie Brewer | ... | stunts |
| Kathryn Connolly | ... | stunts |
| Erik Cord | ... | stunts |
| George Fisher | ... | stunts |
| Tabby Hanson | ... | stunts |
| Jim Hardy | ... | stunts |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts |
| Red Horton | ... | stunts |
| Lisa McCullough | ... | stunts |
| John Moio | ... | stunts |
| Joe Murphy | ... | stunts |
| Patricia M. Peters | ... | stunts (as Tricia Peters) / stunts |
| Mario Roberts | ... | stunts |
| John Santini | ... | stunts |
| Anthony G. Schmidt | ... | stunts (as Anthony Schmidt) |
| John Tamburro | ... | helicopter stunt pilot |
| Neezer Tarleton | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunt coordinator |
| James Waters | ... | stunts (as Jim Waters) |
| Jimmy Mcconnell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Colin J. Campbell | ... | chief lighting technician (as Colin Campbell) |
| John J. Connor | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | camera operator |
| Dick Deats | ... | key grip (as Dicky Deats) |
| Robert Dudley | ... | grip |
| Antonio V. Garrido | ... | dolly grip (as Tony Garrido) |
| Donald J. Hennes | ... | grip |
| Frank R. Jimenez Jr. | ... | lighting technician (as Frank Jimenez Jr.) |
| Duane Katz | ... | lighting technician |
| Shawn Landis | ... | camera loader |
| Vincent Mata | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | best boy grip |
| Ken Nishino | ... | first assistant camera (as Kenneth Nishino) |
| Randy Nolen | ... | steadicam operator |
| Joyce Rudolph | ... | still photographer |
| Frank Scheidbach | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Dennis Seawright | ... | second assistant camera |
| John Shoemaker | ... | lighting technician |
| Robert Ulland | ... | steadicam operator (as Bob Ulland) |
| Joseph D. Urbanczyk | ... | camera operator: "b" camera: b camera |
| Donald Burghardt | ... | additional first assistant camera: pick-ups (uncredited) |
| Mike Gerzevitz | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Robert Jason | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Lee Johnson | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Terence Harris | ... | extras casting: Bill Dance Casting (as Terrence Harris) |
| Kate Dunn Kennedy | ... | casting associate (as Kate Kennedy) |
| Tammy L. Smith | ... | extras casting: Bill Dance Casting (as Tammy Smith) |
| Lisa Bankert | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cindy Evans | ... | set costumer |
| Meg Goodwin | ... | costume supervisor |
| Nava R. Sadan | ... | costumer: Ms. Huston |
| Lori Stilson | ... | costumer: Mr. Nicholson |
Location Management
| Jeremy Alter | ... | location assistant |
| Ellen Gessert | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ned R. Shapiro | ... | location manager (as Ned Shapiro) |
| David Thornsberry | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Clearmountain | ... | music mixer: "Missing" |
| Bradford Ellis | ... | musician: score (as Bradford Terrence Ellis) |
| Sonny Fortune | ... | musician: feature soloist on tenor and alto saxophone |
| Michael Hoenig | ... | score producer |
| Pamela Neal | ... | score engineer |
| Randall Poster | ... | music supervisor |
| Robin Urdang | ... | music coordinator |
| Joseph Vitarelli | ... | composer: additional music |
| Richard Whitfield | ... | music editor |
| Deborah N. Hurwitz | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol DePasquale | ... | script supervisor (as Carol De Pasquale) |
Transportation Department
| Chet Badalato | ... | driver: Mr. Nicholson |
| Alonzo Brown Jr. | ... | driver |
| Paul Burlin | ... | driver |
| Bruce Callahan | ... | driver |
| Kenneth Cervi | ... | driver: Mr. Nicholson (as Ken Cervi) |
| Jim Chesney | ... | transportation captain (as James Chesney) |
| C. David Earle | ... | driver |
| Steve Earle | ... | driver |
| Don Feeney | ... | driver |
| Joe Feeney | ... | driver (as Joseph Feeney) |
| Scotty Goudreau | ... | driver (as Scott Goudreau) |
| Harry Hill | ... | driver |
| Alan Kaminsky | ... | driver (as Allan Kaminsky) |
| Richard Middleton | ... | driver (as Richard C. Middleton) |
| Dan Morgan | ... | driver |
| Derek Raser | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Charles Renfroe | ... | driver |
| J.T. Thayer | ... | transportation captain (as J.T. Thayer II) |
| Earl Thielen | ... | driver (as Earl V. Thielen) |
| Tracy Thielen | ... | driver |
| Gregg Willis | ... | driver (as Gregory P. Willis) |
| Mitchell Bergman | ... | driver: second unit (uncredited) |
| Richard Burch | ... | driver: insert car (uncredited) |
| George A. Sack | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jennifer Anderson | ... | production assistant (as Jennifer Taback) |
| Christine Baer | ... | production coordinator |
| Howard Baral | ... | post-production accountant: R.C. Baral & Co. |
| Tommy Baratta | ... | chef: Mr. Nicholson (as Thomas T. Baratta) |
| Susan Bradley | ... | title designer |
| Laura Brownson | ... | assistant to producer |
| Russell Clark | ... | choreographer |
| Holly Ashwell Cushing | ... | production office assistant |
| Deborah Dasher | ... | post-production accountant: R.C. Baral & Co. (as Deborah Dacher) |
| Konrad Dowling | ... | insurance |
| Harold Fowler | ... | medic (as Harold Fowler LVN) |
| Mark Freedman | ... | production assistant |
| Katy Genovese | ... | payroll accountant (as Katy Tatian) |
| John Hackett | ... | stand-in |
| Daniel Hall | ... | craft service (as Dan Hall) |
| Robert Jellen | ... | insurance (as Bob Jellen) |
| Edward L. Katz | ... | watchdog: Clyde is hungry (as Dr. Edward Katz) |
| Diane Krakower | ... | assistant: Mr. Nicholson |
| Annie Marshall | ... | assistant: Mr. Nicholson |
| Louis Shaw Milito | ... | production assistant |
| Don Miller | ... | production accountant |
| Daniella Milton | ... | assistant: Ms. Huston |
| Corinne Needle | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Alan D. Purwin | ... | helicopter pilot (as Alan Purwin) |
| Cathy Ragona | ... | coordinator: Miramax (as Cathy Agcayab) |
| Michael Risoli | ... | production assistant |
| Laurel Robinson | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Schultz | ... | caterer: Sunrise Caterers (as Mike Schultz) |
| Lois Smith | ... | special publicity: PMK |
| Lita Stevens | ... | stand-in |
| Michael Tamburro | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Bernadette Tanchauco | ... | assistant production accountant (as Berni Tanchauco) |
| Robert Taylor | ... | stand-in |
| Nicholas Viterelli | ... | additional scoring engineer (as Nick Viterelli) |
| Steve Cowie | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Brian McMillan | ... | head animal trainer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Charles Bukowski | ... | dedicatee |
| Walter Coblenz | ... | special thanks: $ Guru |
| Michael Fitzgerald | ... | special thanks |
| Art Linson | ... | special thanks |
| Pat Morrison | ... | special thanks |
| Bruce Springsteen | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Miramax (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- Europafilm (1995) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Pyramide Distribution (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1996) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1996) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1996) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Scotia International Filmverleih (1996) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (1996) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Alliance Video (1996) (Canada) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Video (1996) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Egmont Film (1996) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Roadshow Entertainment (1996) (Australia) (VHS)
- VideoVisa (1996) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS) (For Miramax Home Entertainment) (pan and scan)
- Vértigo Films (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Gativideo (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- TV3 Sverige (1999) (Sweden) (tv)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Miramax Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (2005) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (DVD) (Included in "8 Films: Great Actors")
- Kino Lorber (2025) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Cinema Research (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- All Video (video transfer)
- Bill Dance Casting (extras casting)
- Buena Vista Imaging (main and end titles)
- Cinema Research (opticals)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- J.L. Fisher (camera dollies)
- NT Audio Visual (optical sound negative)
- Panavision (cameras & lenses: filmed with)
- RTV Video (video transfer)
- Skywalker Sound (adr and re-recording facilities)
- Soundelux (sound editing)
- Spectral Recording Dolby Stereo Digital (verify theatre format)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 spiraling 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. |
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| Taglines | Some lives cross, others collide. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $9,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to editor Jay Cassidy, Sean Penn allowed Jack Nicholson to make editing choices for two weeks without Penn's involvement, trusting Nicholson's eye for filmmaking, being a director himself. See more » |
| Goofs | When Freddy gives John Booth three more days he marks it on the calendar in red and the square he draws is not even, later when he crosses the day in the calendar the square drawn is perfect. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The American President/Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls/Kicking and Screaming/Carrington/Total Eclipse (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Missing See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Clyde is Hungry Watchdog - Dr Edward Katz See more » |
| Quotes |
Freddy Gale:
Now you pity me. You pity me. You know, this is funny... Mary: Whatever you are doing Freddy, stop it. Freddy Gale: "Whatever you are doing Freddy, stop it". I hope you die. I hope you FUCKING die. See more » |