Crimes of Passion (1984 film)

Crimes of Passion
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKen Russell
Written byBarry Sandler
Produced byBarry Sandler
Starring
CinematographyDick Bush
Edited byBrian Tagg
Music byRick Wakeman
Production
companies
New World Pictures[1]
China Blue Productions[1]
Distributed byNew World Pictures (United States)
Orion Pictures International (International)[1]
Release date
  • October 19, 1984 (1984-10-19) (United States)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3 million[2]
Box office$2.9 million

Crimes of Passion is a 1984 American erotic thriller film directed by Ken Russell and starring Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, and John Laughlin. The film explores themes of human relationships and mental illness. A mix of sex and suspense, the film opened to controversy over its content and to negative reviews.

  1. ^ a b c "Crimes of Passion (1984)". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ Russell, Ken (September 7, 1985). "The talent to abuse". The Guardian. p. 8.