Overview

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.

Cast

Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Antony Sher, Chris Hargreaves, Nigel Planer, Paul Moriarty, Simon McBurney, Sara Stockbridge

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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 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.

When was "The Crying Game" released?

The Crying Game was released in 1992.

Who stars in "The Crying Game"?

The cast includes Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Antony Sher, Chris Hargreaves.