Crimes of Passion

Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12, 2025

In the early 1980s, British filmmaker Ken Russell (THE DEVILS, TOMMY) travelled to America and placed his unorthodox imprint on CRIMES OF PASSION—a crazed erotic thriller starring Kathleen Turner (SERIAL MOM) and Anthony Perkins (PSYCHO). Fashion designer Joanna Crane (Turner) leads a double life. At night, she is China Blue, a prostitute who has attracted the attention of a psychopathic priest (Perkins). With its outrageous script by gay screenwriter Barry Sandler and sparkling score from Rick Wakeman of the band Yes, CRIMES OF PASSION is a movie that could only have been realized by the gonzo creativity of Ken Russell.

Staff Pick by Collette, usher

Screening as part of our Staff Picks 2025 series

• Country USA
• Year 1984
• Running Time 107 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor AGFA
• Director Ken Russell
• Cast Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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