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Crimes of Passion 1984

“It's a Lovely Life.”

Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Director
Ken Russell
Networks
New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 R CrimeDramaThriller Released
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What is Crimes of Passion?

Crimes of Passion is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1984
Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Release date
Oct 19, 1984
Studios
New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~107 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions

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Overview

Crimes of Passion is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A fashion designer moonlights as a prostitute, drawing danger from a detective and a twisted priest.”

Reasons to watch
  • Blends sexual intrigue with suspenseful storytelling
  • Features a double‑life premise that adds tension
  • Offers a provocative thriller atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • Received largely negative reviews
  • Explicit content may deter some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy provocative thrillers that mix fashion, sexuality, and dark intrigue.

The film contains explicit sexual themes and violent elements, making it suitable for mature audiences.

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What genre does "Crimes of Passion" belong to?

It is classified as a crime, drama, and thriller film.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on October 19, 1984.

Who is the main character?

The story follows fashion designer Joanna Crane, who also works as the prostitute China Blue at night.

What themes does the film explore?

It mixes sexual intrigue with suspense, focusing on double lives and dangerous attraction.

How was the film received by critics?

It opened to controversy over its content and received largely negative reviews.

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