Crimes of Passion Movie Review 1984

Vintage whacked-out Russell, not intended for the kiddies. A business-like fashion designer becomes a kinky prostitute at night. A disturbed street preacher makes her the heroine of his erotic fantasies. A dark terrifying vision of the underground sex world and moral hypocrisy. Sexually explicit and violent, with an extremely black comedic center. Turner's portrayal is honest and believable, Perkins overacts until he nearly gets a nosebleed, but it's all for good effect. Cut for "R" rating to get it in the theatres; this version restores some excised footage. Also available in rated version.

Distribution

Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1699 Stutz Dr., Troy, MI 48084, Phone: (248)816-0909, Toll-free: 800-786-8777, Fax: (248)816-3335, URL: http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 101 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Oldest Profession, Torrid Love Scenes, Sexcapades, Religion, Restored Footage, L.A.

Screenplay

Barry Sandler

Cast

Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, Annie Potts, John Laughlin, Bruce Davison, Norman Burton, Ian Petrella, Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Cinematography

Dick Bush

Director

Ken Russell

Music

Rick Wakeman

Producer

New World Pictures

Awards

L.A. Film Critics 1984: Actress (Turner).