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1992 · 1h 52m · US R · 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. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.

Starring Stephen Rea · Miranda Richardson · Jaye Davidson · Forest Whitaker · Adrian Dunbar

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