Crimes of Passion

"It's a Lovely Life."

Oct 19 1984 R 1h 47m
Drama, Romance, Thriller

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.

Plot

30-year-old hardworking Bobby Grady is married with two children, and his marriage to frigid Amy is in crisis. Bobby is invited to work the night shift at a fashion-design studio whose owner believes that his talented, introspective designed Joanna Crane is selling his designs to competitors. Bobby accepts the job to make money and please Amy with a bathtub. Following Joanna after-hours, he discovers her double life, working as $50-hooker China Blue in the red-light district, satisfying her clients' fantasies with kinky sex. Bobby becomes obsessed with China Blue, and when the true thieves are found, he has sex with her and thinks he's in love with her. Meanwhile, insane preacher Rev. Peter Shayne (Anthony Perkins) decides to save Joanna's soul and stalks her everywhere.

Written by

Barry Sandler

Directed by

Ken Russell

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

China Blue Productions, New World Pictures, Planet Productions

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
9,024
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA