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Crimes of Passion
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Crimes of Passion

1984-10-19 · 107 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Fashion designer Joanna Crane leads a double life. By night she is China Blue, a prostitute who's attracted the attention of a sexually frustrated private detective, and a psychopathic priest in possession of a murderous sex toy.

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Directors
Ken Russell
Production companies
New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kathleen TurnerKathleen TurnerJoanna Crane / China Blue
Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsReverend Peter Shayne
John LaughlinJohn LaughlinBobby Grady
Annie PottsAnnie PottsAmy Grady
Bruce DavisonBruce DavisonDonny Hopper
Norman BurtonNorman BurtonLou Bateman
Stephen LeeStephen LeeJerry
Gordon HuntGordon HuntGroup Leader
Dan GerrityDan GerrityGroup Member #1
Terri HoyosTerri HoyosGroup Member #2
Vince McKewinGroup Member #3
Deanna OliverDeanna OliverGroup Member #4
Patricia StevensPatricia StevensGroup Member #5
Janice RenneyJanice RenneyStripper
John G. ScanlonCarl
Pat McNamaraPat McNamaraFrank
Christina LangeLisa Grady
Seth WagermanJimmy Grady
Joseph ChapmanWalt Pierson
Thomas MurphyPhil Chambers

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