Crimes of Passion
Seen it?1984 | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Russell
- Kathleen TurnerJoanna Crane / China Blue
- Anthony PerkinsReverend Peter Shayne
- John LaughlinBobby Grady
- Annie PottsAmy Grady
- Bruce DavisonDonny Hopper
- Norman BurtonLou Bateman
- Stephen LeeJerry
- Gordon HuntGroup Leader
- Dan GerrityGroup Member #1
- Terri HoyosGroup Member #2