The Crossing Guard (1995)

Human Drama - Father swears revenge on a drunken hit and run driver who ran over his 7 year old daughter. Major emotional challenges for the father (Freddy - played by Jack Nicholson) as he cannot cope with the loss, starts drinking and loses his wife to another man. Story starts with the hit and run driver being released from prison and Freddy's failed attempt to kill him. Excellent performances all around -David Morse plays the convicted felon. Sean Penn directs. 1 hr. 51 min.