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The Crying Game

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
56K
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POPULARITY
3,198
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Miranda Richardson in The Crying Game (1992)
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A British soldier kidnapped by IRA terrorists soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier's world.A British soldier kidnapped by IRA terrorists soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier's world.A British soldier kidnapped by IRA terrorists soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier's world.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,198
40
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    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writer
      • Neil Jordan
    • Stars
      • Stephen Rea
      • Jaye Davidson
      • Forest Whitaker
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writer
      • Neil Jordan
    • Stars
      • Stephen Rea
      • Jaye Davidson
      • Forest Whitaker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 192User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 22 wins & 46 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Top cast

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    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Fergus
    Jaye Davidson
    Jaye Davidson
    • Dil
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Jody
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Jude
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Maguire
    Breffni McKenna
    • Tinker
    • (as Breffini McKenna)
    Joe Savino
    Joe Savino
    • Eddie
    Birdy Sweeney
    • Tommy
    • (as Birdie Sweeney)
    Andrée Bernard
    Andrée Bernard
    • Jane
    • (as Andree Bernard)
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Col
    Ralph Brown
    Ralph Brown
    • Dave
    Tony Slattery
    Tony Slattery
    • Deveroux
    Jack Carr
    • Franknum
    Josephine White
    • Bar Performer 1
    Shar Campbell
    • Bar Performer 2
    Bryan Coleman
    • Judge
    • (as Brian Coleman)
    Ray De-Haan
    Ray De-Haan
    • Security Man 1
    David Crionelly
    • Security Man 2
    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writer
      • Neil Jordan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    The Crying Game

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    • Trivia
      Neil Jordan originally intended to call the movie "The Soldier's Wife". His friend Stanley Kubrick recommended a title change because he believed that films with religious or military titles usually deterred audiences and were often financial failures, something Jordan had experienced when The Miracle (1991) and We're No Angels (1989) flopped at the box office. Jordan selected the new title from a 1960s British pop hit.
    • Goofs
      A sub-machine gun is fired at officials entering a car. Several officials on both sides of the car are hit, but none of the cars have broken windows or other damage.
    • Quotes

      Jody: ...and as they both sink beneath the waves, the frog cries out, "Why did you sting me, Mr. Scorpion? For now we both will drown!" Scorpion replies, "I can't help it. It's in my nature!"

    • Connections
      Featured in Boy George: The Crying Game (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      When A Man Loves A Woman
      Composed by Cameron Lewis and Andrew Wright
      Published by Pronto Music Inc./Quinvy Music Publishing Co./Warner Tamberlane Publishing Corp.
      By Kind Permission of Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
      Performed by Percy Sledge
      Recording Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

    User reviews192

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    Top review
    10/10
    A Masterpiece of the Unexpected
    The only reason I watched The Crying Game was because I had heard it was pretty good and it is from the same director as The Interview with the Vampire. Plus it was on TV. The film really surprised me. It was wonderfully made and had a great twist. The performances were real and profound. The writing was some of the best in years. And the direction was outstanding. And the costume design, art direction, makeup, and score were all amazing. The song The Crying Game also caught me as particularly wonderful. The Crying Game is a classic in every way. It makes a lasting impression and should be viewed many times. It is a true classic.
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    • JoshtheGiant
    • Feb 13, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Miramax (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Soldier's Wife
    • Filming locations
      • 3 Fournier Street, Spitalfields, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Palace Pictures
      • Channel Four Films
      • Eurotrustees
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £2,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $62,548,947
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $101,107
      • Nov 29, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,548,947
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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