Crimes of Passion
1984
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Synopsis
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.
Crimes of Passion (1984) is a 1h 47min crime feature film by Ken Russell. Fashion designer Joanna Crane leads a double life. Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin, Annie Potts, Bruce Davison, Norman Burton, Stephen Lee, Gordon Hunt
Original language
English
First release
October 19, 1984 (United States)
Home video distributors
New World Video (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Barry Sandler
Producer
Barry Sandler
Cinematography
Dick Bush
Editing
Brian Tagg
Music
Rick Wakeman
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Crimes of Passion | |
| Québec French title | Les Jours et les nuits de China Blue |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | New World Video (cat. no. 8512) | United States, slipcase |
| VHS | New World Video (cat. no. 8512) | 1985, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Crimes Of Passion (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Rick Wakeman (1984) | 2 releases, 2021: Cleopatra |
| CD | Crimes Of Passion (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Rick Wakeman (1984) | 5 releases, 1984-2017: Cinerama, Edel Screen, President Records, RRAW (+1 more) |
| Cassette | Crimes Of Passion (Original Soundtrack Recording) - Rick Wakeman (1984) | 1 release, 1984: Edel Screen |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | October 19, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 14, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 11, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 10, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 31, 1985 |
| Theatrical | Finland | November 8, 1985 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1985 8512 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | August 1, 1993 |
| Home video | South Korea | April 11, 2003 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 8512 |
Full credits
| Director | Ken Russell |
| Cast | Kathleen Turner (Joanna Crane / China Blue), Anthony Perkins (Reverend Peter Shayne), John Laughlin (Bobby Grady), Annie Potts (Amy Grady), Bruce Davison (Donny Hopper), Norman Burton (Lou Bateman), Stephen Lee (Jerry), Gordon Hunt (Group Leader), Dan Gerrity (Group Member #1), Terri Hoyos (Group Member #2), Vince McKewin (Group Member #3), Deanna Oliver (Group Member #4), Patricia Stevens (Group Member #5), Janice Renney (Stripper), John G. Scanlon (Carl), Pat McNamara (Frank), Christina Lange (Lisa Grady), Seth Wagerman (Jimmy Grady), Joseph Chapman (Walt Pierson), Thomas Murphy (Phil Chambers), Roxanne Mayweather (First Hooker), Jan Rabson (Airline Trick), John Rose (Arthur), Louise Sorel (Claudia), Lisa Hayslip (Hooker), Pamela Anderson (Hooker), Janice Kent (Patty Marshall), Yvonne McCord (Sheila), James Crittenden (Tom Marshall), Ian Petrella (Jimmy's Friend), Randall Brady (Cop), Peggy Feury (Adrian (uncredited)), John Gocha (Limousine Driver (uncredited)), Helen Kelly (Wedding Guest (uncredited)), Darrell Mapson (Cop (uncredited)), Gerald S. O'Loughlin (Ben (uncredited)), Molly Russell (Little Girl in Music Video (uncredited)), Victoria Russell (Bride in Music Video (uncredited)), Carl Solomon (Peep Show Voyeur (uncredited)), Rick Wakeman (Wedding Photographer (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Barry Sandler |
| Producer | Barry Sandler |
| Executive producer | Larry A. Thompson |
| Cinematography | Dick Bush |
| Editing | Brian Tagg |
| Music | Rick Wakeman |
| Costumes | Ruth Myers |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
