A 1995 American Independent Film Drama written and directed by Sean Penn that has a grieving father (Jack Nicholson) seeking revenge against the man (David Morse) who killed his daughter in a drunk driving accident.
The movie also stars Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright, Piper Laurie, Richard Bradford, Robbie Robertson, John Savage, Kellita Smith, Kari Wührer, Richard Sarafian, Joe Viterelli, and Eileen Ryan.
It was released on November 16, 1995.
Tropes for the film:
- Don't You Dare Pity Me!: Freddy falls into a spiral of despair and anger after his daughter gets killed by a drunk driver while crossing the street.Freddy: "You pity me...hmm...you pity me [...] I hope you die...I HOPE YOU FUCKIN' DIE!"
- Grave-Marking Scene: Major plot point has Freddy finally visiting his daughter's grave and accepting that she is gone.
- Grief-Induced Split: Five years ago, Freddy's daughter was killed by a drunk driver. He's since wallowed in alcoholism and strip clubs. This led to his wife leaving him, in the present having moved on and remarried.
- I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine:
- Nicholson and Huston previously worked together on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Last Tycoon (1976), The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Prizzi's Honor.
- David Morse and John Savage previously worked together on Inside Moves.
- Tagline: "Some lives cross, other collide".
