Prestige Sleaze: The Crying Game
June 9 - 12, 2024
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.
In a gripping tale of deception and identity, a British soldier's encounter with an IRA member's lover leads to a complex web of secrets and unexpected twists. The soldier's loyalty is tested when he uncovers a shocking truth that challenges his beliefs and emotions. With powerful performances and a thought-provoking storyline, this film delves into themes of trust, redemption, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. As they grapple with their pasts and uncertain futures, The Crying Game unfolds as a poignant and haunting exploration of human connection, resilience, and the complexities of personal and political allegiances.
- Director: Neil Jordan
- Principal Cast: Forest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Adrian Dunbar
- Country: United Kingdom, Japan
- Year: 1992
- Running Time: 112 min.
- Producer: Stephen Woolley
- Screenplay: Neil Jordan
- Cinematographers: Ian Wilson
- Editors: Kant Pan
- Music: Anne Dudley
- Filmography: Greta (2018) Interview with the Vampire (1994) Breakfast on Pluto (2005)
- Language: English