Crime and Passion
Ace Up My Sleeve
“He cheated with money and with love... but now... he was gambling with his life!”
Synopsis
Financier persuades his mistress to marry a rich industrialist for his money, then discovers that he and the new wife are to be murdered by her new husband.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Passer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Passer, Jesse Lasky Jr., Pat Silver, David M. Wolf, James Hadley Chase, William Richert, Alan Trustman
- Original Score
- Vangelis
- Original Title
- Ace Up My Sleeve
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Gloria Films, Film Cine Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Passer
Ivan Passer, Jesse Lasky Jr., Pat Silver, David M. Wolf, James Hadley Chase, William Richert, Alan Trustman
Vangelis
Dennis C. Lewiston
John Jympson, Bernard Gribble
Robert L. Abrams
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Passer
Director
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Writer
Pat Silver
Writer
David M. Wolf
Writer
Robert L. Abrams
Producer
John Jympson
Editor
Alan Trustman
Writer
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
Vangelis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime and Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crime and Passion about?
Financier persuades his mistress to marry a rich industrialist for his money, then discovers that he and the new wife are to be murdered by her new husband.
Who directed Crime and Passion?
Crime and Passion was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Crime and Passion?
The principal cast of Crime and Passion includes Omar Sharif, Karen Black, Joseph Bottoms, Bernhard Wicki, Heinz Ehrenfreund.
When was Crime and Passion released and how long is it?
Crime and Passion was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Crime and Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crime and Passion was composed by Vangelis.
Is Crime and Passion based on a book or true story?
Crime and Passion is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime and Passion?
Crime and Passion holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).