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The Crying Game
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DVD Details

  • Rated: R
  • Run Time: 1 hours, 52 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: July 3, 2012
  • Originally Released: 1992
  • Label: Miramax Lionsgate

Performers, Cast and Crew:

Starring &
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Directed by
Screenwriting by
Composition by
Cinematography by
Produced by
Executive Production by

Major Awards:

Academy Awards 1992 - Best Original Screenplay: Neil Jordan

Entertainment Reviews:

Certified Fresh94%

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Total Count: 67

Upright78%

AUDIENCE SCORE
User Ratings: 31,789
Rating: 5/5 -- This film must be discovered as it unfolds: If anyone starts to tell you about it, hit him. Full Review
Orlando Sentinel
Mar 9, 2015
There are more surprises in 20 minutes of this incredible Irish film than there are in 20 Hollywood pictures. Full Review
Saporta Report (Atlanta)
Jul 7, 2017
This movie is basically equivalent to the Paul McCartney and Wings song "Band on the Run" in that there are three change-ups, it keeps you guessing, and you never know quite where the movie is going land. Full Review
Gay Essential
Sep 15, 2019
Rating: 3.5/4 -- Seeing the film twice reveals two completely different viewer perspectives -- a kind of "before and after" syndrome -- and like any good film The Crying Game grows richer as it sinks into your thoughts. Full Review
Seattle Times
Mar 9, 2015
A teasing, seductive intimacy immediately develops....The Crying Game is a very good movie indeed. It leaves one giddy. Full Review
Newsweek
Feb 7, 2018
...[A] handsome, terrifically acted movie...
USA Today
Nov 25, 1992
...A film to savor twice....Jordan's script is a marvel of glancing nuance and telling echo....It is a career achievement for Jordan...
Film Comment
Nov 1, 1992

Product Description:

This highly original film put screenwriter-director Neil Jordan on the international map. The story begins at a carnival in Ireland with British soldier Jody (Forest Whitaker) kidnapped by IRA terrorists Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea). Fergus is assigned to guard Jody, and they become friends. After the kidnapping goes horribly wrong, Fergus escapes to London to track down Jody's girlfriend, Dil (Jaye Davidson), to fulfill a promise to Jody and ends up falling in love with her. The only problem--well, it's not the only problem--is Jude has also come to London with news that the IRA is after Fergus and has a dangerous new mission in mind.

A sensation during its original release for its controversial plot development, THE CRYING GAME went on to win several awards and remains a tender and thrilling viewing experience. Jordan's script bristles with wit and intelligence, and the plentiful symbolic imagery shows the hand of a true artist. Ian Wilson's photography beautifully captures the various locales of London and rural Ireland. Boy George sings the title song, and the rest of the memorable score is by Anne Dudley.

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  • UPC: 031398153382
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
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