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The Crying Game
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The Crying Game

1992-09-02 · 112 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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.

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Production details

Directors
Neil Jordan
Production companies
Palace Pictures, Eurotrustees, Film4 Productions, Nippon Film Development and Finance
Countries
United Kingdom, Japan
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,705,538
Revenue
USD 62,548,947

Top Cast

Stephen ReaStephen ReaFergus
Miranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonJude
Jaye DavidsonJaye DavidsonDil
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerJody
Adrian DunbarAdrian DunbarMaguire
Breffni McKennaBreffni McKennaTinker
Joe SavinoEddie
Birdy SweeneyBirdy SweeneyTommy
Andrée BernardAndrée BernardJane
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentCol
Ralph BrownRalph BrownDave
Tony SlatteryTony SlatteryDeveroux
Jack CarrFranknum
Josephine WhiteBar Performer 1
Shar CampbellBar Performer 2
Bryan ColemanBryan ColemanJudge
Ray De-HaanSecurity Man 1
David CrionellySecurity Man 2
Charles MandracchiaBouncer (uncredited)

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