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The Crying Game
1992 1h 52m Neil Jordan

The Crying Game

★ 7.2 IMDb
Drama Mystery & Thriller Crime Romance Sport
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.
WriterNeil Jordan
MusicAnne Dudley

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Nominated Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Won European Film Award for Best Achievement
Won Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Nominated Academy Award for Best Actor
Nominated Academy Award for Best Director
Nominated Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Nominated Academy Award for Best Picture
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