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The Crying Game
Neil Jordan
(1992)
107min
18 Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
John Ferguson
Something of a sleeper release, this offbeat tale went on to become a monster hit in America and even earned an Oscar for best original screenplay for writer/director Neil Jordan. It's a beguiling, eccentric blend of romantic drama and political thriller, and at its centre is a charismatic performance from Stephen Rea. He plays an IRA terrorist who flees to London after the botched kidnapping of a British soldier, played somewhat unconvincingly by Forest Whitaker. Ridden with guilt, he locates the dead man's former lover (an extraordinary performance from Jaye Davidson that was deservedly Oscar-nominated) and finds himself falling in love. After a series of Hollywood flops, this marked a major return to form for Jordan. And the future also looked rosy for Davidson, who won a major role in
Stargate
but has done little of significance since.
Summary
An IRA member holds a British soldier hostage. The pair form an unlikely bond - so when the situation ends in tragedy, the guilt-ridden terrorist sets out to find his former prisoner's lover. But romance is soon on the cards, with devastating results. Oscar-winning drama, starring Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson and Miranda Richardson.
Cast & Crew
Fergus
Stephen Rea
Jude
Miranda Richardson
Dil
Jaye Davidson
Jody
Forest Whitaker
Maguire
Adrian Dunbar
Tinker
Breffni McKenna
Eddie
Joe Savino
Tommy
Birdie Sweeney
Jane
Andrée Bernard
Col
Jim Broadbent
Dave
Ralph Brown (2)
Deveroux
Tony Slattery
Franknum
Jack Carr
Bar performer
Josephine White
Judge
Brian Coleman
Security man
Ray De-Haan
Bar performer
Shar Campbell
Security man
David Crionelly
Director
Neil Jordan
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Mayfair Entertainment
Guidance:
Contains violence, swearing and nudity.
Available on:
video, DVD and Blu-ray
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