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The Crying Game

Movie·1992·Crime, Drama, Thriller·1h 52m·6.8 (849)·Directed by Neil Jordan

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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.

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Stephen ReaStephen ReaFergusMiranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonJudeJaye DavidsonJaye DavidsonDilForest WhitakerForest WhitakerJodyAdrian DunbarAdrian DunbarMaguireBreffni McKennaBreffni McKennaTinker
Joe Savino
Joe SavinoEddieBirdy SweeneyBirdy SweeneyTommy

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