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Dates: 1996 (Copyright), 01 November 1996 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Tim Pope

Synopsis: A motorcycle mechanic who was shot with his young son after witnessing a murder returns from the dead for revenge. He is guided by the power of a mysterious black crow.

Genres:
Crime, Fantasy, Thriller

Subject:
Revenge
Credits (199)
Production Company: Inc Bad Bird Productions, Production Company: Dimension Films, Production Company: Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation, Produced in association with: Cowboy Films, In association with: Jeff Most Productions, Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Executive Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Executive Producer: Alessandro Camon, Producer: Edward R. Pressman, Producer: Jeff Most, Co-producer: Michael Flynn, Associate Producer: Gregory G. Woertz, Associate Producer: Jeff Conner, Production Executive (Miramax/Dimension): Richard Potter, Andrew Rona, Unit Production Manager: Marty Hornstein, Unit Production Manager (Additional Ph): Cleve Landsberg, Production Co-ordinator: Sheila Barnes, Production Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Jerry Johnson, Production Co-ordinator (Additional Ph): Chris O'Connor, Location Manager: George Larson, Post-production Supervisor: Robert Hackl, Post-production Co-ordinator: Bill Howes, Post-production Sup (Miramax/Dimension): Mario Landeros, Assistant Director (1st): Nicholas Mastandrea, Assistant Director (2nd): Susan Pickett, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Diana Williams, Assistant Director (2nd Unit, 1st): Albert Cho, Assistant Director (Additional Ph, 1st): Douglas Aarniokoski, Edward Dilks, Assistant Director (Addit Ph, 2nd 2nd): Sheri Genser, Lee Grant, Script Supervisor: Lou Ann Quast, Script Supervisor (Additional Ph): Dawn Dreiling, Casting: Lora Kennedy, Casting (Associate): Alison Balian, Casting (ADR Voice): L.A. MadDogs, Screenplay: David S. Goyer, Based on comic book series/comic strip: James O'Barr, Director of Photography: Jean Yves Escoffier, Director of Photography (Additional Ph): Steven Poster, Gary Kibbe, Director of Photography (2nd Unit): Mark Gutterud, Camera Operator: Michael Ferris, Camera Operator (Additional Ph): David Chameides, Steadicam Operator: Bob Ulland, Visual Effects Supervisor: Roger Dorney, Special Effects (Supervisor): Bruno Van Zeebroeck, Special Effects (Shop Foreman): Bill Aldridge, Special Effects Co-ordinator (Addit Ph): Joe Quinlivan, Models/Miniatures: Fantasy II Film Effects, FFII (Visual Effects Supervisor): Gene Warren Jr, FFII (Visual Effects Producer): Leslie Huntley, FFII (Miniature Photography): John Huneck, FFII (Camera Operator): Christopher Warren, FFII (Miniatures Supervisor): Dorn Kennison, FFII (Model Maker): Gary Rhodaback, FFII (Model Maker): Donn Gunnett, FFII (Model Maker): Hacene Haouas, FFII (Model Maker): Michael Persion, Brian Remaley, FFII (Sculptor): Dan Engle, David Rusing, FFII (HO Supervisor): Gene Warren Sr., Digital Visual Effects: DigiScope, Digiscope (Executive FX Producer): Thomas Thill, Digiscope (FX Producer): Mary Stuart-Welch, Digiscope (Digital Imaging Supervisor): Dion Hatch, Digiscope (Supervising Digital Artist): Mitchell S. Drain, Digiscope (Production Manager): Lorraine 'Deedle' Silver, Digiscope (Technical Supervisor): Tommy Hopper, Digiscope (3D Effects Animation): John Musumeci, Digiscope (Digital Artist): Marc Scott, Digiscope (Digital Artist): Naomi A. Sato, Digiscope (Digital Artist): Marguerite Cargill, Digiscope (Digital Artist): David Sewell, Lawrence Carroll, Digiscope (Visual Effects Producer): Denny Kelly, Thomas Boland, Digiscope (Visual Effects Consultant): Jeffrey A. Okun, Additional Visual Effects: Digital FilmWorks Inc, The Post Group, Crow Crucifiction Scene Puppet by: Inc Animated Engineering, Film Editor: Michael N. Knue, Film Editor: Anthony Redman, Editorial Consultant: Richard Marks, Film Editor: Barry Dresner, Neil Wenger, Production Designer: Alex McDowell, Art Director: Gary Diamond, Art Director: Charles Breen, Set Designer: Kristen Pratt, Set Decorator: Anne Kuljian, Sarah's Artwork Created by: Bill Koeb, Illustrator: Tani Kunitake, Wil Rees, Storyboard Artist: Raymond Consing, Storyboard Artist (Additional Ph): Hugh Keenan, Malcomb Davis, Costume Supervisor (Additional Photography): Margo Baxley, Costume Designer: Kirsten Everberg, Costume Supervisor: Sue Moore, Set Costumer: Kelly Porter, Mitchell Kenney, Set Costumer (Additional Ph): Kanani Wolf, Make-up (Department Head): Valli O'Reilly, John Blake, Make-up (Artist): Douglas Noe, Key Make-up Artist (Additional Photo): Barry L. Koper, Key Make-up Artist (Additional Ph): Lynne Eagan, Hair (Department Head): Candy Neal, Hairstylist: Romy Fleming, Hairstylist (Additional Ph): Jeri Baker, Titles: Pacific Title, Optical Effects Created by: International Creative Effects, Optical Supervisor: Steven R. Benson, Music: Graeme Revell, Music Editor: Joshua Winget, Executive Music Producer: Jeff Most, Executive Music Producer: George Acogny, Graeme Revell, Executive Soundtrack Producer: Edward R. Pressman, Executive Soundtrack Producer: Jeff Most, Executive Soundtrack Producer: Bob Weinstein, Executive Soundtrack Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Executive Soundtrack Producer: Scott Greenstein, Executive Soundtrack Producer: Bob Pfeiffer, Richard Leher, Sound Mixer: Joseph Geisinger, Re-recording Mixer: Patrick Ciccone, Richard Rogers, Re-recording (Additional): Peter Reale, Howard Wilmarth, Additional Audio: Paul Poduska, Re-recording Engineer: Peter Oreckinto, Sound Mixer (Additional Ph): Ed Novick, Sound Editorial: SounDelux, Post-production Sound: 4MC, Supervising Sound Editor: Bruce Richardson, Dialogue Supervisor: Mary Ruth Smith, Sound Effects Editor: Randy Kelley, Sound Effects Editor: Chris Hogan, Sound Effects Editor: Simon Coke, Nash Michael, Sound Effects Design: Jon Title, ADR (Supervisor): Mary Ruth Smith, ADR (Recordist): Dean St. John, ADR (Mixer): J.R. Westen, ADR (Editor): Linda Davies, Foley (Supervisor): Rick Franklin, Foley (Artist): Jill Schachne, Tim Chilton, Foley (Effects): Dan O'Connell, Foley (Effects): Jim Ashwill, Foley (Effects): John Cucci, Linda Lew, Foley (Recordist): Dean St. John, Foley (Mixer): Tommy Goodwin, Foley (Editor): Larry Mann, Doug Jackson, Stunt Co-ordinator: Doug Coleman, Stunt Co-ordinator: Richard L. Blackwell, Stunts: Mike Avery, Stunts: Daniel W. Barringer, Stunts: Simone Boissee, Stunts: Jeff Cadiente, Stunts: Keith Campbell, Stunts: Jack Carpenter, Stunts: Eliza Coleman, Stunts: Lisa Dempsey, Stunts: Mark Donaldson, Stunts: Chris Doyle, Stunts: Mickey Giagomazzi, Stunts: Dick Hancock, Stunts: Gene Hartline, Stunts: John Hateley, Stunts: Steve Kelso, Stunts: Robert D. Marrocco, Stunts: Cotton Mather, Stunts: Eddie Matthew, Stunts: Mario Roberts, Stunts: Troy Robinson, Stunts: Thomas Rosales Jr, Stunts: Kerry Rossall, Stunts: Jim Steffen, Stunts: Irene Y. Tanaka, Stunts: Keith Teller, Stunts: James Turner, Stunts: Billy Washington, Stunts: Big Daddy Wayne, Stunts: Danny Wynands, Crow Wranglers: Birds and Animals Unlimited, Crow Wrangler: Larry Payne, Crow Wrangler: David Sousa, Crow Wrangler: Mark Forbes, Crow Wrangler: James P. Warren, Crow Wrangler: Raymond Beal, Alvin Mears
Cast (24)
Vincent Perez (Ashe), Mia Kirshner (Sarah), Richard Brooks (Judah), Vincent Castellanos (Spider Monkey), Ian Dury (Noah), Tracey Ellis (Sybil), Thomas Jane (Nemo), Iggy Pop (Curve), Thuy Trang (Kali), Eric Acosta (Danny), Beverley Mitchell (Grace), Aaron Thell Smith (tattoo customer), Alan Gelfant (Basset), Shelly Desai (Hindu), Holley Chant (Holly Daze), Kerry Rossall (Zeke), Reynaldo Duran (priest), Danny Verduzco (boy in church), Maria Julia Moran (old lady in church), Deftones ('Day of the Dead' band), Chino Moreno (lead singer), Chi Cheng (bass guitarist/background vocals), Stephen Carpenter (lead guitarist), Abe Cunningham (drums)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (22)
In: Cinefantastique v31 n11 April 2000  Pages: 8-13
Title: The CROW SALVATIONAuthor: BEELER, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on The CROW franchise, including a report on The CROW: SALVATION, an interview with Eric Mabius, and a look at the so-called Crow curse.

In: StarBurst vSpec n44 SUMM SCI-FI FILM  Pages: 46-50
Title: A murder of crowsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the CROW franchise.

In: Sight and Sound v9 n10 October 1999  Page: 62
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n160 March 1997  Pages: 57-61
Title: The CrowArticle type: TablesLanguage: English
Description: Catalogue of THE CROW/ THE CROW CITY OF ANGELS merchandising products

In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n26 Mar/Apr 1997  Pages: 53-55
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n26 Mar/Apr 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian

In: Fangoria n159 January 1997  Pages: 53-56
Title: The CrowArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of THE CROW merchandising products

In: StarBurst n219 November 1996  Pages: 10-16
Title: Eternnal City / James O'Barr as the crow fliesAuthor: PERENSON, Melissa Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with scriptwriters David S. Goyer and James O'Barr about THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS

In: Fangoria n155 August 1996  Pages: 40-46
Title: A new resurrectionAuthor: SHAPIRO, Marc Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Production Report with various statements from filmmakers and actors of CROW: CITY OF ANGELS

In: The Hollywood Reporter v343 n44 3 Sep 1996  Page: 6,81
Title: Film reviewAuthor: HUNTER, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review December 1996  Pages: 10-11
Title: dark angelAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Career interview, particularly his latest role in The CROW - CITY OF ANGELS.

In: Shivers n35 November 1996  Page: 28
Title: [Shivers - n35 November 1996: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n156 September 1996  Pages: 54-57
Title: Wings of doubtAuthor: SHAPIRO, Marc Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with author James O'Barr about the negotiations with Tim Pope regarding CROW: CITY OF ANGELS

In: American Cinematographer v77 n11 November 1996  Page: 22,24
Title: Production slateAuthor: THOMPSON, Andrew O. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article detailing digital and miniature effects used for the production of Tim Pope's The CROW: CITY OF ANGELS.

In: Variety 2 Sep 1996  Page: 66
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: LEYDON, Joe Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v6 n12 December 1996  Pages: 41-42
Title: reviewsAuthor: TSE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n90 December 1996  Page: 32
Title: new filmsAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v27 n10 June 1996  Page: 7
Title: The Crow: City of AngelsAuthor: SZEBIN, Frederick Article type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v28 n1 August 1996  Pages: 16-27, 62
Title: The Crow City of AngelsAuthor: SZEBIN, Frederick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on The CROW: CITY OF ANGELS, including visual effects and interviews with James O'Barr and the production designer

In: Cinefantastique v27 n11/12 July 1996  Pages: 20-21
Title: The Crow: City of AngelsAuthor: SZEBIN, Frederick C. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of The CROW: CITY OF ANGELS

In: Shivers n32 August 1996  Pages: 40-43
Title: [Shivers - n32 August 1996: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about "The Crow City of Angels" including interviews with actors Iggy Pop and Mia Kirshner and director Tim Pope.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v339 n17 10 Oct 1995  Page: 20
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v339 n17 10 Oct 1995: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n207 November 1995  Page: 8
Title: [StarBurst - n207 November 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: The Crow: city of angels: a diary of the film
Author: CONNER, Jeff  Pages: 128p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1345631
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status