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Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion

It's a Lovely Life.

19846.31h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ken Russell
Written by Barry Sandler
Produced by Barry Sandler
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Top Cast

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Joanna Crane / China Blue

Anthony Perkins

Anthony Perkins

Reverend Peter Shayne

John Laughlin

John Laughlin

Bobby Grady

Annie Potts

Annie Potts

Amy Grady

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Donny Hopper

Norman Burton

Norman Burton

Lou Bateman

Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Jerry

Gordon Hunt

Gordon Hunt

Group Leader

Dan Gerrity

Dan Gerrity

Group Member #1

Terri Hoyos

Terri Hoyos

Group Member #2

Themes & Keywords

prostitutedouble lifedetectiverole playingpreachererotic thriller

About Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1984 exploring themes of prostitute, double life, detective, role playing, preacher, erotic thriller. Directed by Ken Russell, it stars Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin. 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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