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Crimes of Passion (1984)

It's a Lovely Life.

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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.

Release Date
October 19, 1984
Runtime
1h 47m
Rating
6.3/10 (196 votes)

Director: Ken Russell

Cast: Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin, Annie Potts, Bruce Davison, Norman Burton, Stephen Lee, Gordon Hunt

Production: New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions
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Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion

It's a Lovely Life.

It's a Lovely Life.

6.3
107 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/19/1984
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Cast

Kathleen Turner

as Joanna Crane / China Blue

Anthony Perkins

as Reverend Peter Shayne

John Laughlin

as Bobby Grady

Annie Potts

as Amy Grady

Bruce Davison

as Donny Hopper

Norman Burton

as Lou Bateman

Stephen Lee

as Jerry

Gordon Hunt

as Group Leader

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crimes of Passion about?

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 posse…

How long is Crimes of Passion?

1h 47m

When was Crimes of Passion released?

October 19, 1984

Who directed Crimes of Passion?

Ken Russell

Who stars in Crimes of Passion?

Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin

What genre is Crimes of Passion?

Crime, Drama, Thriller

What is Crimes of Passion rated?

R

Is Crimes of Passion available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV