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Ken Russell: The Man Has No Fear

Crimes of Passion

Ken RUSSELL

USA1984 107min 35mm Color Korean Premiere

Synopsis

A sportswear designer leads a double life as a hooker named China Blue. Meanwhile a street preacher works the red light district trying to save souls. He decides to save China"s immortal soul and begins hounding her. Starring Kathleen Turner, 1980s Hollywood’s killer body, and Anthony Perkins from Psycho, the film clearly shows Russell’s fearless approach to human sexuality.
 

Diretor

Ken RUSSELL

He began the director by making several short films that are acclaimed for his attention to detail and opulent visuals. Women in Love (1969) was a triumph and he became an internationally known filmmaker. In the 1970s, his talent truly blossomed. Over the next 2 decades, he would direct a succession of remarkable films.