The Crying Game (1992)

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The Crying Game (1992) poster

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.

Director: Neil Jordan
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anne Dudley
Cinematography: Ian Wilson
Editing: Kant Pan
Production: Palace Pictures, Nippon Film Development and Finance Inc., Eurotrustees, Channel Four Films
Country: United Kingdom, Japan
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $63M
Original Language: en

Themes

Human Trafficking Nightmare, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller

Keywords

love of one's life, transsexuality, hostage, northern ireland, teenage crush, soldier, ira (irish republican army), political unrest, gender dysphoria, cautionary, transgender, critical, lqbtq, disheartening, distressing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crying Game about?
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.
Who directed The Crying Game?
The Crying Game was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in The Crying Game?
The Crying Game stars Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Jaye Davidson, Forest Whitaker, Adrian Dunbar, Breffni McKenna.
How long is The Crying Game?
The Crying Game has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Crying Game?
The Crying Game is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Crying Game?
The Crying Game had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Crying Game gross?
The Crying Game grossed $63M worldwide.
Where was The Crying Game produced?
The Crying Game was produced in United Kingdom, Japan.
What are the themes of The Crying Game?
The themes of The Crying Game include: Human Trafficking Nightmare, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller.