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The Crying Game
Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller - 1992
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Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
Director:
,
Neil Jordan
Cast:
,
Jim Broadbent
,
Forest Whitaker
,
Miranda Richardson
,
Stephen Rea
,
Adrian Dunbar
,
Tony Slattery
,
Birdy Sweeney
,
Jaye Davidson
,
Joe Savino
,
Breffni McKenna

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Rated:
R
Runtime:
112 min
Release date:
2 Sep 1992
Country:
JP, GB, IE
Languages:
English
Budget:
$3,705,538
Revenue:
$62,548,947
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 22 wins & 46 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Tthe film does work, raises a plethora of questions concerning loyalty, violence and the nature of desire, and is in some respects a summation of the various themes that have emerged from Jordan's work.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
fresh:
The Crying Game's effectiveness comes not from the big reveal, but from the expertly crafted story that frames it and makes it into a meaningful reversal rather than a sudden isolated shock.
– Tasha Robinson,
AV Club,
6 Oct 2006
fresh:
An astonishingly good and daring film that richly develops several intertwined thematic lines, The Crying Game takes giant risks that are stunningly rewarded.
– Todd McCarthy,
Variety,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
After luring us into what appears to be a classic they-gazed-at-each-other-across-an-empty-bar romantic setup, Jordan undermines our expectations so thoroughly that it's as if we've rediscovered our innocence as moviegoers.
– Owen Gleiberman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep 2011
fresh:
This thriller gives you an entertaining run for your money and some offbeat frissons along the way.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
13 Feb 2012
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