Her name is China Blue. She is watched. She is worshipped. And, she must remain a mystery.
Crimes of Passion (1984) follows a suburban electronics store owner who moonlights doing surveillance and becomes obsessed with a fashion designer, only to discover she leads a secret life as a nocturnal prostitute under the name “China Blue.” As he becomes entangled in her double existence, he finds himself caught between his stifled marriage and his dangerous fascination. This erotic thriller blends psychological tension, moral ambiguity, and taboo desire in a provocative study of identity and repression.
Selected disc options for Crimes of Passion
| Extras | Arrow BD-ALL/US 2016 | Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2002 | Anchor Bay DVD-0/US/OOP 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director Ken Russell and Writer Barry Sandler | has extra | has extra | |
| Composing for Ken - Interview with Composer Rick Wakeman | has extra | ||
| Life of Crime - Interview with Writer Barry Sandler | has extra | ||
| Deleted Scenes - With Optional Commentary by Writer Barry Sandler | has extra | has extra | |
| “It’s a Lovely Life” Music Video - Directed by Ken Russell | has extra | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra |
Notes
- Arrow’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Paul Sutton.
- Anchor Bay’s 1998 DVD contains no extras.
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