Movies / Frequency (2000)

8/10

Runtime: 118 min

Genres: Crime Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

Languages: English

Countries: USA


What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? What would it be? For John Sullivan, there is no question. He would undo the events of October 12, 1969, when the out-of-control Bruxton fire took the life of his father, a heroic firefighter. Ever since he was a kid, John dreamed of being able to stop the tragedy of that fateful day, which set into motion the anger and loneliness that have haunted his adult life as a cop in the 1990s. Now John may get exactly what he has wished for, and more than he bargained for. One day before the anniversary of his father's death, in the midst of the spectacular storm known as the aurora borealis, John Sullivan discovers in the house he inherited his father's old ham radio and begins to play with it. Through the electrical static, he finds himself talking to a man who claims to be a firefighter and who appears to be awaiting the World Series of 1969. Is John really talking to his own living father on the very same day, in the very same house, but exactly three decades ago? At first neither can believe it, but soon John is carrying on an all-night conversation with his young father, sharing for the first time his deep love and regret over his future death. Yet John realizes that now he may be able to change all that. By alerting Frank to the mistake that cost him his life the first time around, John saves his youthful father from dying in the Bruxton fire. On October 12, 1999, John Sullivan discovers that he now has photographs on his walls of his father as a gray-haired man. By changing the past, the Sullivans have forged a new present. John is ecstatic with his new memories of his father- until he discovers other things have been altered. Subtle changes caused by his father's survival have led to a string of unsolved serial homicides, including the grisly murder of John's mother. Now Frank and John must race against the clock-divided by three decades and connected only by a radio-to prevent a murder that will seal their destinies. And each time Frank changes something in his universe, John wakes up to a whole new reality.


Directors (1) Credit
Gregory Hoblit ...
Writers (1) Credit
Toby Emmerich (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
Michael Kamen ...
Editors (1) Credit
David Rosenbloom ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Alar Kivilo ...
Actors (50) Credit
Al Weis Himself - 1969 New York Met (archive footage) (uncredited)
Andre Braugher Satch DeLeon
Barney Cheng Barney the Delivery Man (uncredited)
Brantley Bush Young Intern
Brian Greene Himself
Brian Smyj Con Ed Worker #2 (uncredited)
Brigitte Kingsley Bar Waitress
Catherine Burdon Young Woman #1
Chuck Margiotta Pedestal Man Gino
Cleon Jones Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Colm Magner Uniformed Cop #2
Curt Gowdy 1969 World Series Announcer (archive sound) (uncredited)
Daniel Henson Johnny Sullivan (6 Years)
Danny Johnson Uniformed Cop #1
David Huband Lounge Bartender
Dennis Quaid Frank Sullivan
Derek Aasland Stoned Man #1
Desmond Campbell Forensic Tech Hector
Dick Cavett Himself
Elizabeth Mitchell Julia 'Jules' Sullivan
Frank McAnulty Desk Sergeant
Jack McCormack Commander Butch O'Connell
James Caviezel John Sullivan
Jennifer Baxter Young Woman #2
Jessica Meyer Teenage Runaway
Jim McAleese Cozy Bartender
Joan Heney Laura Shepard
John Di Benedetto Con Ed Supervisor
Jordan Bridges Graham 'Gib' Gibson
Karen Glave Lanni DeLeon
Kirsten Bishop Carrie Reynolds (as Kirsten Bishopric)
Marin Hinkle Sissy Clark
Melissa Errico Samantha Thomas
Melissa Fitzgerald Linda Hersch
Michael Cera Gordy Jr. (10 Years)
Nancy E.L. Ward Nosey Neighbour (uncredited)
Nesbitt Blaisdell Fred Shepard
Nicole Brier Stoned Teenage Girl
Noah Emmerich Gordo Hersch
Peter MacNeill Butch Foster
Richard Nixon Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Sali Chuck Hayes
Robert Nicotra Softball Player (uncredited)
Rocco Sisto Daryl Simpson
Rosemary De Angelis Mrs. Finelli
Shawn Doyle Jack Shepard
Stephen Joffe Gordo Hersch (8 Years)
Terry Serpico Con Ed Worker #1
Timothy Brown Roof Man Billy
Tucker Robin Frank Jr.