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Crocodile Tears

  • 1997
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
92
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Crocodile Tears (1997)
Stand-UpComedyDrama

A bitter stand-up comic who discovers that he's HIV positive makes a deal with the devil to perform three deeds in exchange for becoming HIV negative again.A bitter stand-up comic who discovers that he's HIV positive makes a deal with the devil to perform three deeds in exchange for becoming HIV negative again.A bitter stand-up comic who discovers that he's HIV positive makes a deal with the devil to perform three deeds in exchange for becoming HIV negative again.

  • Director
    • Ann Coppel
  • Writer
    • Ted Sod
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Lisa Clarke
    • Mark Finley
    • Joanne Klein
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    92
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ann Coppel
    • Writer
      • Ted Sod
    • Stars
      • Kathleen Lisa Clarke
      • Mark Finley
      • Joanne Klein
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kathleen Lisa Clarke
    Kathleen Lisa Clarke
    • Bizarre Detective
    Mark Finley
    • Tall Thin Drag Eulogist
    Joanne Klein
    • Lana
    Wade Madsen
    • O'Hare, Brian
    Christina Mastin
    Christina Mastin
    • Muse
    Brian O'Hare
    Brian O'Hare
    • Jerry
    Brian O'Hare
    • Jerry
    Fredd Parr
    • Young Chesebro
    William Salyers
    William Salyers
    • Chesebro
    Dan Savage
    Dan Savage
    • Carl
    Chris Shanahan
    • Heckler
    Ted Sod
    Ted Sod
    • Simon DeSoto
    Shea Van Horn
    • Drag Dubious 1
    George Weiss Vando
    • Drag Dubious 2
    De Ann Marie Odom
    De Ann Marie Odom
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    • Director
      • Ann Coppel
    • Writer
      • Ted Sod
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    2otterman47

    You'd do well to avoid this DVD like the plague

    I had seen this DVD on the shelf of my local video store for a few weeks now and since the premise seemed kind of interesting I decided to give it a chance on two for one Tuesday rental. I was released by Q Connection (or something like that); one of those independent companies that put out primarily gay themed films (I've rented a fair amount of them in the past and usually wind up wishing I hadn't...unfortunately this time was no exception). It tells the story of a gay man who writes the devil asking for some career help. Satan shows up, grants he requests (while exacting some sort of return favor to be discussed at another time) but with a twist. He's now telling homophobic jokes and the (straight of course) audience is laughing and lapping it up. Some other stuff happens but overall none of it was very interesting and the best thing I can say about it is that it finished in under 90 minutes. The acting, sets and production values were all OK so I guess it was the execution I had a problem with (and I usually like movies where Satan has a starring role). I'd have given it one star but as bad as it was it still didn't deserve to be on the same level with "Gerry". View at your own peril.
    1joeyford-55342

    Make a deal with the devil because you are gay? weird stuff

    This movie is about a guy who makes a deal with the devil. There is AIDS in it because "gay cancer' and all. Overall it doesn't go anywhere and is a big waste of time and effort. It is boring and full of liberal hype. Don't bother.
    8marjoriede

    A very interesting and entertaining premise

    Faustian tales can be very entertaining and this one is no exception. Using AIDs as the centerpiece for this movie is quite innovative. It is obvious this is an independent movie and for all who need Hollywood flash (and big money movies) you might be disappointed, however I was highly entertained and thought the movie was extremely creative. With the rather heavy AIDS theme, it does seem to find some very comedic moments which did lighten and change moods. For instance the devil is a redneck Junior High School principal who plays the accordion. The story line is really brilliant I think and the outcome is not expected. I recommend it for something different than most of the same old same old.

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      Simon DeSoto: There's this friend of mine. He's HIV positive. Its *NOT* me. Don't even begin to think I'm talking about me.

    • Soundtracks
      Tango DeSoto
      Written and arranged by Marjorie De Muynck (as Marjorie de Muynck)

      Performed by Tony Yassolino, Richard Marshall, Yasmin, Marjorie De Muynck (as Marjorie de Muynck), Tom King

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      • July 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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