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The Crying Game, 1992

Starring: Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson

Directed by: Neil Jordan

Written by: Neil Jordan

Language: English

Country: UK, Japan

Runtime: 112 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.3

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The Crying Game can be described as captivating, touching, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around gender bending, tragic love, and hidden identities. The main genres are drama, independent, and thriller. In terms of style, The Crying Game involves twists and turns and is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in Ireland and London. The Crying Game takes place in the 1990s. The soundtrack is pop and rock. The movie has received attention for being original, a modern classic, and controversial. Note that The Crying Game involves strong sexual content, nudity, and profanity.

Summary of 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.

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Language:	English
Country:	UK, Japan
Release date:	26 September 1992
Runtime:	112 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Neil Jordan for Best Original Screenplay at the 1992 Academy Awards

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Stephen Rea

as Fergus

Jaye Davidson

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TV Guide

Thematic issues aside, The Crying Game pulls off a tremendously difficult technical feat; its screenplay contains not one, but two, wrenching twists, each of which could easily derail the narrative in the hands of a lesser storyteller. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

The New York Times

Mr. Jordan's screenplay... is both efficient and ingenious. The physical production is as lush as the film's romantic longings. [26 Sept 1992] Full Review

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by: Vincent Canby

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A tender but frustrating story; it's frustrating because you never really know what kind of story you're watching. Is it a romance? A drama? An actioner? Sometimes this mix works to the film's advantage, allowing it to keep things mixed and on their... Read and rate it

20.March.2009
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by: sethdellinger
sethdellinger rated this movie0/10

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