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The Wisdom of Crocodiles (2000): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The Wisdom of Crocodiles is a 2000 romantic thriller directed by Po-Chih Leong, starring Elina Löwensohn, Timothy Spall and Jude Law. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.

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The Wisdom of Crocodiles (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Po-Chih Leong
Genres
Thriller , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wisdom of Crocodiles About?

The premise of The Wisdom of Crocodiles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A charismatic vampire's ancient hunger is reignited when he falls for a brilliant scientist. As he pursues her with captivating charm, a relentless detective investigates his mysterious existence. A dangerous game of seduction and intrigue develops, blurring the lines between love and obsession. The vampire must protect his immortality while navigating a perilous relationship, leading to a confrontation where deadly secrets are exposed.

The Wisdom of Crocodiles Themes & Keywords

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  • nudity
  • vampire
  • love
  • writing with both hands
  • fatal attraction
  • ambidexterity
  • female nudity
  • male nudity
  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
  • animal in title
  • sleeping nude
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  • sleeping shirtless
  • waking up naked
  • promiscuity
  • promiscuous man
  • watching someone sleep
  • drinking from a bottle
  • spurting blood
  • vampire as protagonist
  • bouquet
  • male star appears shirtless
  • urban fantasy
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • biting someone
  • european psychotronic film
  • scheme
  • narrated by character
  • narrated by protagonist
  • childhood memory
  • manipulative behavior
  • bloody face
  • traffic accident
  • camera shot of feet
  • overhearing a conversation
  • car wreck
  • climbing a tree
  • elevator
  • note
  • antihero
  • suicidal thoughts
  • suicidal
  • suicidal woman
  • secretly observing
  • considering suicide
  • reading a book
  • passive aggressive woman
  • passive aggressive behavior
  • business card
  • mysterious man
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Cast & crew

The Wisdom of Crocodiles Cast

Elina Löwensohn leads the cast, with Timothy Spall and Jude Law. Directed by Po-Chih Leong.

Ratings

The Wisdom of Crocodiles Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Wisdom of Crocodiles 58 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Wisdom of Crocodiles Plot Summary

What happens in The Wisdom of Crocodiles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Neuropsychologists assert that “we don’t have one brain. We have three—one that is human, built over another that is mammalian, built over yet another that’s reptilian. So, when a psychiatrist asks you to lie down on the couch, you’re being asked to lie down with a horse and with a crocodile.” [Steven Grlscz]

In the midst of a tragic scene, a wrecked car hangs perilously in the treetops, and the unfortunate driver is a young woman. Investigators arrive at the scene, noticing the absence of blood but failing to connect the dots. Among the crowd of onlookers, her fiancé, Steven Grlscz, is a silent observer. As he grapples with his emotions, he jots down a single word in his diary: despair.

Full summary

The whole story of The Wisdom of Crocodiles, scene by scene

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Videos

The Wisdom of Crocodiles Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Wisdom of Crocodiles.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wisdom of Crocodiles?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What peculiar sustenance does Steven Grlscz require to survive?

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FAQ

The Wisdom of Crocodiles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Wisdom of Crocodiles, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wisdom of Crocodiles?

The Wisdom of Crocodiles runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Wisdom of Crocodiles released?

The Wisdom of Crocodiles was released on July 14, 2000.

Who directed The Wisdom of Crocodiles?

The Wisdom of Crocodiles was directed by Po-Chih Leong.

Who is in the cast of The Wisdom of Crocodiles?

The Wisdom of Crocodiles stars Elina Löwensohn, Timothy Spall and Jude Law.

How is The Wisdom of Crocodiles rated?

The Wisdom of Crocodiles has 58 on Metacritic.

Does The Wisdom of Crocodiles have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wisdom of Crocodiles has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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