Crash (1996)
“Exploring the ultimate thrill where body and metal become one.”
A car crash victim inexplicably finds himself aroused by car accidents and becomes involved with an underground subculture of like-minded souls.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by David Cronenberg, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring James Spader, Holly Hunter, Elias Koteas, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
James Spader
as James Ballard
Holly Hunter
as Helen Remington
Elias Koteas
as Vaughan
Deborah Kara Unger
as Catherine Ballard
Rosanna Arquette
as Gabrielle
Peter MacNeill
as Colin Seagrave
Cheryl Swarts
as Vera SeagraveYolande Julian
as Airport Hooker
Nicky Guadagni
as Tattooist
Ronn Sarosiak
as A.D.
Boyd Banks
as Grip
Judah Katz
as SalesmanCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 100 min |
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