The Crying Game ( VHS 1992 ) Thriller / Romance[R] Starring Forest Whitaker   The Crying Game (1992) is a British-Irish-Japanese romantic thriller directed by Neil Jordan, known for its shocking twist and exploration of identity, love, and politics, particularly concerning the IRA conflict in Northern Ireland. The plot follows IRA volunteer Fergus (Stephen Rea) who, after a kidnapping goes wrong, flees to London and becomes involved with Dil (Jaye Davidson), the girlfriend of a British soldier (Forest Whitaker) he was guarding, leading to a complex and surprising relationship. The film was a major critical and commercial success, earning six Academy Award nominations and winning for Best Original Screenplay. Please check all pictures for Condition - USED previously viewed FORMER RENTAL the sleeve is in poor condition with stickers