Criminal Passion
“Murder. Seduction. Betrayal.”
Synopsis
Homicide detective Melanie Hudson begins a torrid affair with a senator's son who is a suspect in a series of grisly murders.
Top Cast
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Joan Severance
Melanie Hudson
Tony Denison
Nathan Leonard
John Allen Nelson
Connor Ashcroft
David Labiosa
Mike Verutti
Wolfgang Bodison
Jordan Monroe
Henry Darrow
Captain Ramoz
Lou Felder
Senator Ashcroft
Shannon McLeod
Isabella Sabatini
Sammy Shore
Stan
Kurt Bryant
Chauffeur
Christopher Bradley
Muscle Head
Shannon Wilcox
Joanne Pinder
Rachel Ticotin
Tracy Perry
Danny Trejo
Construction Worker
Millie Slavin
District Attorney
Janet MacLachlan
Tracy's Lawyer
Lynda Merritt
Erika St. James
Luana Anders
Martha
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donna Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Strom, John Allen Nelson
- Original Score
- Wendy Blackstone
- Original Title
- Criminal Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures, Planet Productions, DreamLogic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Deitch
Max Strom, John Allen Nelson
Wendy Blackstone
Joey Forsyte
Robin Katz
Donald P. Borchers, John Allen Nelson, Max Strom
Department Leadership Roster
Donald P. Borchers
Producer
Max Strom
Writer
John Allen Nelson
Writer
Donna Deitch
Director
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Kristin M. Burke
Costume Design
Clare Scarpulla
Production Design
Shay Austin
Production Design
Joey Forsyte
Director of Photography
Robin Katz
Editor
Wendy Blackstone
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Passion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Criminal Passion about?
Homicide detective Melanie Hudson begins a torrid affair with a senator's son who is a suspect in a series of grisly murders.
Who directed Criminal Passion?
Criminal Passion was directed by Donna Deitch.
Who stars in Criminal Passion?
The principal cast of Criminal Passion includes Joan Severance, Tony Denison, John Allen Nelson, David Labiosa, Wolfgang Bodison.
When was Criminal Passion released and how long is it?
Criminal Passion was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Criminal Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Criminal Passion was composed by Wendy Blackstone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Criminal Passion?
Criminal Passion holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).