Directed by Sean Penn
Writing Credis Sean Penn
Cast Jack Nicholson as Freddy Gale
David Morse as John Booth
Robin Wright as Jojo
Anjelica Huston as Mary
Piper Laurie as Helen Booth
Richard Bradford as Stuart Booth
Priscilla Barnes as Verna
David Baerwald as Peter
Robbie Robertson as Roger
John Savage as Bobby
Kari Wuhrer as Mia
Joe Viterelli as Joe
Eileen Ryan as Woman in Shop
Ryo Ishibashi as Jefferey
Leo Penn as Hank
Erin Dignam as Peter's Guest
Jeremiah Birkett as Jefferey's Boyfriend
Dr. William Dignam as The Crossing Guard
Genre Drama/ Thriller
Box Office USA $868,979
Opening Weekend $71,804 / 6 theaters/ $11,967 average
Widest release 6 Theathers
Release Date 17 November 1995
Filming Dates 1994
Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA
Plot
After his daughter died in a hit and run, Freddy Gale (Jack Nicholson) has waited six years for John Booth (David Morse), 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 with Jojo (Robin Wright). 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.
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