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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 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.
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: Rated R for sexuality and strong language.
Production: Miramax Films
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Jul 3, 2001
Director Credit
Sean Penn Director
Writer Credit
Sean Penn Written By
Principal Cast Credit
David Morse John Booth
Jack Nicholson Freddy Gale
Cast Credit
Anjelica Huston Mary
Bobby Cooper Coop
David Baerwald Peter
Jennifer Leigh Warren Jennifer
John Savage Bobby
Kari Wuhrer Mia
Kellita Smith Tanya
Piper Laurie Helen Booth
Priscilla Barnes Verna
Richard Bradford Stuart Booth
Richard C. Sarafian Sunny Ventura
Robbie Robertson Roger
Robin Wright Jojo
Producer Credit
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
David Hamburger Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
Richard N. Gladstein Executive Producer
Sean Penn Producer
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