The Crying Game is a 1992 psychological thriller drama film written and directed by Neil Jordan. The film explores themes of race, gender, nationality, and sexuality against the backdrop of the Irish Troubles. The original working title of the film was The Soldier's Wife. The Crying Game is about the experiences of the main character, Fergus , as a member of the IRA, his brief but meaningful encounter with Jody who is held prisoner by the group, and his unexpected romantic relationship with Jody's girlfriend, Dil whom Fergus promised Jody he would protect. However, unexpected events force... Fergus to decide what he wants for the future, and ultimately what his nature dictates he must do. The film opens as a psychological thriller – IRA foot soldier Fergus and a unit of other IRA fighters, including a woman named Jude and led by Maguire, kidnap Jody, a black British soldier. The IRA demands the release of other jailed IRA members, threatening to execute Jody in three days if their demands are not met. While the amiable Fergus guards Jody, they develop a bond – much to the chagrin of the other IRA men.
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| Release date: | September 2, 1992 |
| Directed by: | Neil Jordan |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 112 Minutes |
| Producer: | Stephen Woolley |
| Editor: | Kant Pan |
| Music by: | Anne Dudley |
| Cinematography: | Ian Wilson |
| Screenplay by: | Neil Jordan |
| Genre: | Thriller |