Still from Crash — Crash (1996) — David CronenbergPhotographed by Peter Suschitzky

David Cronenberg

Crash

Name: Crash
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1996
Duration: 100 min

Canada / English / 1996 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Thriller

Criterion Collection: Spine №1059
Letterboxd: 3.65/5·266.4K ratings·102.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A car crash victim suddenly finds himself turned on by car accidents and becomes involved with an underground sub-culture of like-minded souls.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

WriterDavid Cronenberg

CinematographerPeter Suschitzky

ComposerHoward Shore

EditorRonald Sanders

ProducerDavid Cronenberg

Cast

James Spaderas James Ballard

Holly Hunteras Helen Remington

Elias Koteasas Vaughan

Deborah Kara Ungeras Catherine Ballard

Rosanna Arquetteas Gabrielle

Peter MacNeillas Colin Seagrave

Cheryl Swartsas Vera Seagrave

Yolande Julianas Airport Hooker

Nicky Guadagnias Tattooist

Ronn Sarosiakas A.D.

Boyd Banksas Grip

Judah Katzas Salesman

Markus Pariloas Man in Hanger

Alice Poonas Camera Girl

John Stoneham Jr.as Trask

David Cronenbergas Auto Wreck Salesman (voice) (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Scanners1981

Both directed by David Cronenberg

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The Brood1979Both directed by David Cronenberg
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