Cross Country
“Razor-edged suspense thriller.”
Synopsis
After a woman is found butchered in her New York apartment, suspicion falls on her estranged husband, an ad executive who has suddenly left town on a cross-country road trip. He takes along a beautiful girl he met in a bar and a drifter he picked up along the way. A cop sets out after the husband, but he's more interested in shaking him down than bringing him back.
Top Cast
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Richard Beymer
Evan Bley
Nina Axelrod
Lois Hayes
Michael Ironside
Det. Sgt. Roersch
Brent Carver
John Forrest
David Connor
Rico Barbone
George Sperdakos
Lt. Robert Welles
Michael Kane
Harry Burns
August Schellenberg
Glen Cosgrove
Paul Bradley
Nick Overland
Roberta Weiss
Alma
Jacklin Williams
Cleaning Woman
Pamela Collyer
Waitress
Michael Copeman
Drunk in Bar
Desmond Campbell
Mechanic
Neil Affleck
Det. Kibbee
Christiane Pasquier
Jeannie Roersch
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- William Gray, John Hunter
- Original Score
- Chris Rea
- Original Title
- Cross Country
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Filmline Productions, Yellowbill Finance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Lynch
William Gray, John Hunter, Herbert Kastle
Chris Rea
René Verzier
Nick Rotundo
Pieter Kroonenburg, David J. Patterson, Jim Beach, Ronald I. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Lynch
Director
William Gray
Screenplay
Nick Rotundo
Editor
Chris Rea
Original Music Composer
René Verzier
Director of Photography
John Hunter
Screenplay
Michel Proulx
Production Design
Pieter Kroonenburg
Producer
David J. Patterson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cross Country about?
After a woman is found butchered in her New York apartment, suspicion falls on her estranged husband, an ad executive who has suddenly left town on a cross-country road trip. He takes along a beautiful girl he met in a bar and a drifter he picked up along the way. A cop sets out after the husband, but he's more interested in shaking him down than bringing him back.
Who directed Cross Country?
Cross Country was directed by Paul Lynch.
Who stars in Cross Country?
The principal cast of Cross Country includes Richard Beymer, Nina Axelrod, Michael Ironside, Brent Carver, David Connor.
When was Cross Country released and how long is it?
Cross Country was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Cross Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cross Country was composed by Chris Rea.
Is Cross Country based on a book or true story?
Cross Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herbert Kastle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cross Country?
Cross Country holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).