The Crying Game

Neil Jordan (1992)

107min

18 Certificate

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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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Language: EnglishColourTheatrical distributor: Mayfair EntertainmentGuidance: Contains violence, swearing and nudity.Available on: video, DVD and Blu-ray

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