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Crossbow (2007): Cast

Crossbow (2007) movie poster

Crossbow is a 2007 short drama starring Joel Edgerton as The Dad, David Michôd and Nash Edgerton. It runs 14 minutes.

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Crossbow (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crossbow About?

The premise of Crossbow without spoilers.

A young boy observes his mother and father descending into a world of sex and drugs, while the silent neighbor watches the unraveling drama. The film’s ominous title hints at an inevitable fate, and the anachronistic crossbow becomes a metaphor for that inevitability. Through languid pacing and striking, slow‑moving visuals, the short sustains a growing dread, delivering its impact not by surprise but by the unavoidable conclusion of the narrative.

Crossbow Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • sex
  • house
  • shot to death
  • shot by the police
  • female police officer
  • underwear
  • police
  • police officer
  • suburb
  • narrator
  • narration
  • marijuana
+12 more
  • crossbow
  • teenage boy
  • handgun
  • dog
  • rottweiler
  • trampoline
  • neighbor
  • australian
  • australia
  • mother son relationship
  • father son relationship
  • husband wife relationship
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Cast & crew

Crossbow Cast & Characters

Joel Edgerton leads the cast as The Dad, with David Michôd as Narrator / Lounge and Nash Edgerton as Forensics.

Also Starring in Crossbow

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Cars

Cars in Crossbow

2 cars on screen: the 2001 Ford Falcon and the 1985 Toyota Corolla.

  • 2001 Ford Falcon in Crossbow 2001 Ford Falcon Minor role
  • 1985 Toyota Corolla in Crossbow 1985 Toyota Corolla Background role

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FAQ

Crossbow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Crossbow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crossbow?

Crossbow runs 14 minutes.

When was Crossbow released?

Crossbow was released on June 10, 2007.

Who is in the cast of Crossbow?

Crossbow stars Joel Edgerton as The Dad, David Michôd as Narrator / Lounge and Nash Edgerton as Forensics, among 8 credited actors.

Does Crossbow have a post-credit scene?

No. Crossbow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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