The Crying Game(1992)
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Overview
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
Studio
Palace Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$63M
Cast
Stephen Rea
as Fergus
Miranda Richardson
as Jude
Jaye Davidson
as Dil
Forest Whitaker
as Jody
Adrian Dunbar
as Maguire
Breffni McKenna
as Tinker
Joe Savino
as Eddie
Birdy Sweeney
as Tommy
Andrée Bernard
as Jane
Jim Broadbent
as Col
Ralph Brown
as Dave
Tony Slattery
as Deveroux
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$63M
Production Companies
Palace Pictures • Nippon Film Development and Finance Inc. • Eurotrustees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crying Game?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Crying Game (1992).
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 and released in 1992. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Crying Game?▼
The Crying Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Crying Game?▼
The cast of The Crying Game includes Stephen Rea as Fergus, Miranda Richardson as Jude, Jaye Davidson as Dil, Forest Whitaker as Jody, Adrian Dunbar as Maguire and more.
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