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Crimes of Passion (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Ken Russell
Writer: Barry Sandler
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: China Blue Productions, New World Pictures, Planet Productions
Genre: Drama, Erotic Thriller, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards:
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Keywords
Keywords: detective, double life, erotic thriller, preacher, prostitute, role playing
Story
Joanna Crane, a talented fashion designer, leads a double life as China Blue, a prostitute working in the red-light district at night. Bobby Grady, a hardworking man with marital problems, discovers Joanna's secret when he takes up a night-shift job at her workplace to make extra money for his wife Amy and their children. Bobby becomes obsessed with China Blue, leading him to have sex with her and develop feelings for her. Meanwhile, insane reverend Peter Shayne decides to save Joanna's soul and begins stalking her everywhere. The plot involves themes of sexual obsession, role-playing, and the blurred line between fantasy and reality.
Summary
Crimes of Passion is a 1984 erotic thriller directed by Ken Russell, set against the backdrop of the fashion industry in New York City. The film explores themes of duality, sexual frustration, and the consequences of leading a double life. It stars Kathleen Turner as Joanna Crane/China Blue, Anthony Perkins as Rev. Peter Shayne, and Stephen Collins as Bobby Grady. Although the movie is known for its explicit content and controversial nature, it also delves into deeper psychological aspects of its characters.
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