# Crimes of Passion (1984)

> A sexually charged descent into obsession follows a married investigator through his co-worker’s hidden life as a dominatrix-like prostitute, while a deranged preacher pursues her soul.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26017

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Ken Russell
- Cast: Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin, Annie Potts, Bruce Davison, Norman Burton, Stephen Lee, Gordon Hunt
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087100/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: lurid, provocative, oppressive, late night viewing, cult film marathon

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