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The Crying Game
1992
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 .. Read more
| Starring | Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Jaye Davidson |
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| Director | Neil Jordan |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Crying Game
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.
| Starring | Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Jaye Davidson, Jim Broadbent, Adrian Dunbar |
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| Director | Neil Jordan |
| Studio | OPTIMUM |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 47 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | DVD: 16 Sep 2002 Production year: 1992 |
| Format | DVD |
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Virtually ignored on its 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 rewarded with an Oscar nomination) 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.
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Drunk at a South Armagh fairground, black British soldier Jody (Whitaker) is abducted by the IRA and held hostage on a... read more on Time Out
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19 out of 21 people found this review helpful
One of the best British films
The British Film Industry has always been a bit hit or miss. This film is a definite hit.
Just about everyone knows the twist in the film, but even so, this is still an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable film. If you don't know the twist, the definitely get this film out, watch and enjoy.
If only we could make more like this. -
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14 out of 15 people found this review helpful
A brit flick, not a chick flick...
This movie is different. If you are open minded and can cope with 107 minutes of quality british drama then it's a must see.
In brief an exceptional film with a twisting plot involving race, politics, murder, love, lust & sexuality.
Boy George's haunting cover of Dave Berry's theme song is the high point of the soundtrack as well as accompanying the film's famous 'surprise'.
This film is certainly not a casual viewing but is well worth the effort. -
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The Crying Game
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 ...
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