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Crimes of Passion
1984 107 min United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Ken Russell
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Description
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.
US Gross:
$2.91M
Starring
Kathleen Turner
Actor
Anthony Perkins
Actor
Bruce Davison
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Ken Russell’s Crimes of Passion is a polarizing and surreal examination of human deviance that blends provocative sexual themes with dark, religious obsession. While critics admire the strong performances and the director's bold stylistic choices, its bizarre narrative and repulsive elements make it a challenging experience that is clearly not intended for all audiences.
| Acting | Kathleen Turner delivers a compelling and superior performance that anchors the film's complex dual-identity narrative. | |
| Direction | Ken Russell’s direction is marked by a fixation on religious and sexual deviance, creating a surreal and intentionally repulsive atmosphere. | |
| Humor | The film effectively utilizes dark humor to expose the flaws and underlying misery of its characters. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's shift from a standard business-crime setup to an un-comedic, surreal climax creates a jarring tonal experience that some find coherent and others find alienating. |