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The Crying Game

1992 • 1h52m Crime, Drama, Thriller

Rating

6.8/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Neil Jordan

Screenplay

Neil Jordan

Cast

Stephen Rea

Miranda Richardson

Jaye Davidson

Release date

9/2/1992

Status

Released

Budget

$3,705,538

Revenue

$62,548,947

Origin country

GB

Vote count

812