Crimes of Passion

Cast & Crew

Kathleen Turner
Joanna Crane, China Blue

Anthony Perkins
Rev. Peter Shayne

John Laughlin
Bobby Grady

Annie Potts
Amy Grady

Bruce Davison
Donny Hopper

Ken Russell
Director

Barry Sandler
Writer

Donald P. Borchers
Co-Producer

Barry Sandler
Producer

Larry A. Thompson
Executive Producer

Rick Wakeman
Original Music

Dick Bush
Cinematographer

Brian Tagg
Film Editor

Show all Cast & Crew

Critic Reviews for Crimes of Passion

Audience Reviews for Crimes of Passion

• Dec 29, 2010

  This seemed like it would be a good movie at first, it's got an interesting plot, good actors, and it starts out good, but it disappoints in the end. Overall, it's just okay.
  Aj V Super Reviewer
• Sep 28, 2010

  Ken Russell's masterpiece has cult movie written all over it. A lurid, extreme sex-and-violence fantasy porno-movie, it is also a brilliant satire on the American way of sex. Kathleen Turner really goes the limit as an actress in her role as China Blue. She looks great and gives more to the film than it really deserves. This is getting more hotter than Turner's latest film, 1981's <i>Body Heat</i>. Much of the dialogue is clever, witty, and bitingly effective. The performances are top notch - particularly Anthony Perkins as the maniacal priest whom is captivated by the street-smart, fashion-designer-cum-hooker Turner. The sexual scenes are bold, but not sexually explicit.
  Dean M Super Reviewer
• Aug 28, 2008

  Crimes of Passion is Ken Russell's 1984 erotic thriller about a fashion designer (Kathleen Turner) who moonlights as hooker China Blue by night. Along the way she is followed and lusted for by a man (John Loughlin) keeping tabs on her and a crazy street preacher (Anthony Perkins) hellbent on "saving" her. Ken Russell's films are all over the top sights for the eyes and the redlight district that China Blue frequents is a great set piece. Kathleen Turner is great as the super erotic China Blue, playing whatever game her john wants to play. The main problem with the film is John Loughlin's character. I don't know if it's the writing or his acting but the entire plot point dealing with him is so mind numbingly dull and stupid he ruins the picture. An ugly performance from Loughlin. It's Anthony Perkins that salvages the film. His over the top portrayal of the porno obsessed street preacher is a testament to his acting ability. Psycho may have been his greatest role but Crimes of Passion has to be second. He plays the role with such force and drive that it gets to you. He is that damn good in the role. Anthony Perkins made up for Loughlin's terrible performance. Crime of Passion is another one of those '80's erotic thrillers ala Body Double and Fatal Attraction, though this film is very explicit in its sex scenes. A product of it's time, the acting of two out of the three leads makes this a film worth give a view.
  Chris G Super Reviewer
• Aug 28, 2008

  Good old fashion Ken Russell sleaze.
  Anthony V Super Reviewer

Crimes of Passion Quotes

Movie & TV guides