Plot
Based on the graphic novel by James O'Barr, this fantasy follows Eric Draven (Brandon Lee), a rock musician who is murdered along with his fiancée, Shelly (Sofia Shinas), by a group of marauding thugs who terrorize the decaying city in which they live. One year to the day after his death (which happens to be Devil's Night), a mystical crow appears at Eric's grave; Eric rises from the dead and, with the bird as his guide, goes on a mission to avenge himself against Top Dollar (Michael Wincott), the leader of the gang who killed him. Star Brandon Lee was killed while filming a scene in which he was shot with a shell from an improperly cleaned gun that was supposed to be loaded with blanks. Like his father, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee, Brandon was fated to enjoy his greatest popular success after his premature death. ~ Mark Deming, RoviReview
This dark romantic fantasy of revenge from beyond the grave has a blackly funereal beauty that makes up for some of its sillier elements. The Gothic-style production design and an achingly poetic performance from the late Brandon Lee should make it a favorite among certain types of young people, while action fans should appreciate the moments of bone-crunching violence and a great villainous turn by Michael Wincott. An unexpected treat from promising director Alex Proyas, The Crow was followed by a wretched sequel. ~ Robert Firsching, RoviCast
- Brandon Lee - Eric Draven
- Ernie Hudson - Albrecht
- Michael Wincott - Top Dollar
- David Patrick Kelly - T-Bird
- Angel David - Skank
Credit
Simon Murto - Art Director, Gregory A. Gale - Associate Producer, Grant Hill - Associate Producer, Billy Hopkins - Casting, Suzanne Smith - Casting, Caldecot "Cotty" Chubb - Co-producer, James A. Janowitz - Co-producer, Arianne Phillips - Costume Designer, Steven E. Andrews - First Assistant Director, Alex Proyas - Director, Dov Hoenig - Editor, Scott Smith - Editor, Robert L. Rosen - Executive Producer, Graeme Revell - Composer (Music Score), Buddy Alper - Musical Direction/Supervision, Henry Rollins - Songwriter, Lance Anderson - Makeup, Alex McDowell - Production Designer, Dariusz Wolski - Cinematographer, Edward R. Pressman - Producer, Robert L. Rosen - Producer, Jeff Most - Producer, William Barcley - Set Designer, Marthe Pineau - Set Designer, Andrew Mason - Special Effects, Jeff Imada - Stunts, David J. Schow - Screenwriter, John Shirley - Screenwriter, James O'Barr - Book Author| The Crouching Beast (1935 Film), The Crossing Guard (1995 Film) | |
| The Crow (2013 Film), The Crow Road (1996 Film) |
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