Movie Details:
| Based on | The Crow by James O’Barr |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller |
| Release date | May 10, 1994 (Santa Monica) May 13, 1994 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 42min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Brandon Lee Ernie Hudson Michael Wincott |
| Directed by | Alex Proyas |
| Screenplay by | David J. Schow John Shirley |
| Produced by | Edward R. Pressman Jeff Most |
| Cinematography by | Dariusz Wolski |
| Edited by | Dov Hoenig Scott Smith |
| Music by | Graeme Revell |
| Production Company | Entertainment Media Investment Corporation Pressman Film Jeff Most Productions |
| Distributor | Dimension Films Miramax Films |
Cast & Characters:
- Brandon Lee as Eric Draven / The Crow
- Rochelle Davis as Sarah
- Ernie Hudson as Sergeant Albrecht
- Michael Wincott as Top Dollar
- Bai Ling as Myca
- Sofia Shinas as Shelly Webster
- Anna Levine as Darla
- David Patrick Kelly as T-Bird
- Angel David as Skank
- Laurence Mason as Tin Tin
- Michael Massee as Funboy
- Tony Todd as Grange
- Jon Polito as Gideon
- Bill Raymond as Mickey
- Marco Rodríguez as Detective Torres
Storyline:
The night before his wedding, musician Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally murdered by members of a violent gang. On the anniversary of their death, Eric rises from the grave and assumes the mantle of the Crow, a supernatural avenger.
About Movie:
The Crow is an American gothic superhero film directed by Alex Proyas, based on the 1989 comic book series by James O’Barr. Written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, the film stars Brandon Lee in his final role as Eric Draven, a rock musician brought back from the dead to avenge the murders of his fiancée and himself.
During filming, Lee tragically died in an accident involving a prop gun. With most of his scenes already completed, the production was finished through script adjustments, a stunt double, and digital effects. Following Lee’s death, Paramount Pictures withdrew from distributing the film, and Miramax Films acquired the rights. The movie is dedicated to Lee and his fiancée, Eliza Hutton.
The Crow premiered in Santa Monica on May 10, 1994, and was released in U.S. theaters on May 13 by Dimension Films. The film received praise for its dark style and Lee’s performance, grossing $94 million on a $23 million budget. Over time, it developed a cult following and spawned a franchise, including the sequels The Crow: City of Angels (1996), The Crow: Salvation (2000), and The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005). However, none of the sequels, which featured different characters, matched the success of the original. A reboot was released in 2024.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $23 million |
| Domestic Opening | $11,774,332 |
| Domestic Collection | $50,693,129 |
| International Collection | $127,946 |
| Worldwide Collection | $50,822,164 |
