

Crimes of Passion
1984-10-19 · 107 min · ★ 6.3
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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- Directors
- Ken Russell
- Production companies
- New World Pictures, China Blue Productions, Planet Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Kathleen TurnerJoanna Crane / China Blue
Anthony PerkinsReverend Peter Shayne
John LaughlinBobby Grady
Annie PottsAmy Grady
Bruce DavisonDonny Hopper
Norman BurtonLou Bateman
Stephen LeeJerry
Gordon HuntGroup Leader
Dan GerrityGroup Member #1
Terri HoyosGroup Member #2
Deanna OliverGroup Member #4
Patricia StevensGroup Member #5
Janice RenneyStripper
Pat McNamaraFrankTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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