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The Crying Game (1992)
Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins
Synopsis: 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... 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. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Miranda Richardson, Forest Whitaker, Jim Broadbent
DVD Info
Release:
Jan 1, 2007
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 16:9
Audio:
- DTS Surround 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
- Alternate Ending - Neil Jordan - Director, Commentary - Optional
- Audio Commentary - Neil Jordan - Director
- Featurettes - 1. Northern Troubles
- 2. The making of THE CRYING GAME
- 3. Modern day at Madame JoJo's
- Trailers
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
Reviews
Neil Jordan's daring, mesmerizing film combines a Hitchcockian thriller and a spellbinding love story with a twist set against intriguing political circumstances; don't reveal the ending to your friends.
The Crying Game's effectiveness comes not from the big reveal, but from the expertly crafted story that frames it and makes it into a meaningful reversal rather than a sudden isolated shock.
A spindly, absorbing thriller about politics, ethics, sexuality, and the looseness of identity.
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