---
title: "The Crossing Guard"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-crossing-guard-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27526
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Crossing Guard (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-crossing-guard-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Crossing Guard is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Miramax. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving father seeks vengeance against the man responsible for his daughter's death."

### Why Watch
- directed by sean penn
- explores themes of grief and vengeance

### Caveats & Content Note
- heavy and emotional subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with heavy themes related to the loss of a child and vengeance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, thrilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Penn
- **Networks / Studios**: Miramax

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Nicholson** as *Freddy Gale*
- **David Morse** as *John Booth*
- **Anjelica Huston** as *Mary*
- **Robin Wright** as *Jojo*
- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Crossing Guard released?
The film was released in 1995.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Sean Penn.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a drama and thriller.

### Q: What is the main plot of the film?
A grieving father vows to kill the man responsible for his daughter's death upon his release from prison.

### Q: Is the film an American production?
Yes, it is an American dramatic film released in 1995.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Crossing Guard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27526)
- [Křižovatka smrti (film, 1995) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%99i%C5%BEovatka_smrti_(film,_1995))
- [The Crossing Guard - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crossing_Guard)

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