Release
Just prior to the film's release, David Caruso decided that his popularity as star of the hit ABC TV series NYPD Blue would provide enough momentum to successfully make the risky jump from television leading man, to feature film leading man. However, Caruso's role in the film was a huge departure from the traditionally heroic role that had made him a hit with American TV viewers. Despite a large marketing campaign, moviegoers did not accept Caruso's drastic change of character, or the dark and overtly sexual themes of the film. Jade was a huge failure at the box office and with movie critics. This, combined with a starring role in a second box office flop released the same year (Kiss of Death) killed Caruso's film career. Comeback roles in television failed until he landed the lead role in CBS' 2002 spin-off series, CSI: Miami.
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