The Crying Game movie poster

The Crying Game

May 5, 1992 0h 34m

Originally released in 1992. The Crying Game is a comedy film. directed by Keith Allen. At just 34 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, and Antony Sher

Synopsis

Roy Brush has aspirations to be a great footballer and this seems likely when he scores for England in the European Cup Final. To add to this he becomes a national hero, having seemingly saved a young lad from drowning. But Roy has a secret - he is gay - and the editor of the scurrilous 'Scum' tabloid is making it his business to out him. However, with the help of his manager, Roy can triumph at an inspirational climactic football match, where his tears touch the heart of the nation - and pundit Jimmy Twizzle gets very high on mushroom tea.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 5, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 0h 34m 34 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crying Game about?

Roy Brush has aspirations to be a great footballer and this seems likely when he scores for England in the European Cup Final. To add to this he becomes a national hero, having seemingly saved a yo...

Who directed The Crying Game?

The Crying Game was directed by Keith Allen.

How long is The Crying Game?

The Crying Game has a runtime of 0 hours and 34 minutes (34 minutes total).

When was The Crying Game released?

The Crying Game was released on May 5, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Crying Game?

The main cast of The Crying Game includes Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Antony Sher, Chris Hargreaves, Nigel Planer.