The Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998)

Director:

Po-Chih Leong

Writer:

Paul Hoffman (writer)

Release Date:

1 May 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Romance | Thriller

Tagline:

Handsome. Seductive. Deadly.

Plot:

Vampire in London is searching for the ideal woman to 'redempt' him.

Plot Keywords:

Female Nudity | Male Nudity | Spiral Staircase | Police | Sacrifice

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Jude Law	...	Steven Grlscz
Elina Löwensohn	...	Anne Labels
Timothy Spall	...	Inspector Healey
Jack Davenport	...	Sergeant Roche
Colin Salmon	...	Martin
Hitler Wong	...	Noodles Chan
Kerry Fox	...	Maria Vaughan
Stuart Bowman	...	Car Crash Mechanic
C.J. December	...	Car Crash Mechanic
Anastasia Hille	...	Karen
Nicholas Lamont	...	Toll Bridge Attendant (as Nick Lamont)
Joseph O'Conor	...	Mr. Nancarrow
Ashley Artus	...	Gang Leader
Tom Wu	...	Gang Member
Hon Ping Tang	...	Gang Member

Also Known As:

Immortality (USA) (video title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some strong violence and gore, language, and sexuality.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-15 | Iceland:16 | Australia:MA (TV rating) | France:-12 | Singapore:R(A) | Spain:13 | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK

Company:

Arts Council of England

Trivia:

The love poem quoted throughout movie is a love song taken from the bible - "The song of Solomon".

Goofs:

Continuity: When Steven is standing in the police lineup he has a bruise on the corner of his mouth. During his interrogation in the next scene, the bruise is gone.

Quotes:

Anne Labels: My mother always had some story about what happened to little girls who didn't make their beds or who didn't come home in time for tea. That's why I never judge book by its cover, I never look before I leap, and that worrying is the Devil's favourite pastime.
Steven Grlscz: I've never heard that one before.
Anne Labels: About the Devil? Come on. Let's go.
Steven Grlscz: Shouldn't it be I always look before I leap?
Anne Labels: What did I say?
Steven Grlscz: Never.
Anne Labels: Oh.

Wisdom of Passion

I thought this film was quite good and more genuine in its story, for it questions the wisdom of passion.Jude Law is incredibly vulnerable , yet fiercely determined ,in his portrayal of a lovestruck, obsessed vampire.The object of his desire is a very sassy lady who brings elements to the film that are unpredictable.Some of Law's scenes are gross, but therein lies a victim in him.It carries a lot of tension , for I did not know where the plot was going-I like that.I try to guess the outcome of movies as I watch them. A lot of movies are just too predictable; this one is not.If you like a different kind of vampire film, with a lot of emotion and some sexy love scenes, this is a movie you'll love.If you are a fan of Jude, by all means see it.He uses his eyes in incredibly intense and versatile ways. He is charming and kind to people.He's also not afraid of looking absolutely horrible.He's more than a pretty face, much more. I would compare this more to "Basic Instinct" and "Fatal Attraction" than any of the Dracula films. But be warned: although this is not your typical vampire film, there is a lot of bloodshed.