The Crying Game

6.8 1992 Neil Jordan 1h 52m
Crime Drama Thriller
The Crying Game

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.

Cast

Stephen Rea Stephen Rea Fergus
Miranda Richardson Miranda Richardson Jude
Jaye Davidson Jaye Davidson Dil
Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker Jody
Adrian Dunbar Adrian Dunbar Maguire
Breffni McKenna Breffni McKenna Tinker
Joe Savino Eddie
Birdy Sweeney Birdy Sweeney Tommy

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Vibes

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