Intersection is a 1994 romantic drama film directed by Mark Rydell. It stars Richard Gere as a successful architect whose life flashes back after a serious car crash in a Mercedes. The movie explores romantic entanglements, memory and regret as the protagonist reexamines relationships with his wife and a former lover. For a short overview and production credits see film listing.

Plot and themes

The narrative structure alternates between the present — the moments around a highway accident — and extended flashbacks that reveal the central character's inner conflict. As memories unfold, the film traces a triangular relationship: the protagonist is torn between his long-term marriage and a passionate affair with an earlier partner. Themes include the consequences of choice, the ways memory reshapes events, and the tension between material success and emotional fulfillment. A brief synopsis and scene breakdown are available at synopsis resources.

Cast and characters

  • Richard Gere — lead role as the architect at the center of the story; his past and present are focal points.
  • Sharon Stone — plays Sally Eastman, the protagonist's wife, whose relationship is re-evaluated in the flashbacks. See more on her role at actor page.
  • Lolita Davidovich — portrays Olivia Marshak, the former lover whose presence reshapes the past.
  • Jennifer Morrison — appears in an early career role among the supporting cast; additional casting notes can be found at cast details.

Production and release

The film was released in 1994 and brought together an established director and high-profile leads. Its visual style and use of flashback-driven storytelling were central to its presentation. Contemporary release information and credits can be consulted via industry listings at production notes.

Reception and legacy

Upon release, the movie received largely negative reviews from critics who described its plotting as melodramatic and its resolution inconclusive. Despite the star-studded cast, it did not meet box-office expectations and performed poorly commercially; summaries of critical response and financial performance are archived at reviews and box office records. Over time, some viewers have revisited the film for its performances and its depiction of memory, with retrospective commentary accessible through film discussion sites such as discussion and analysis.