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The Rosary Murders

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.8K
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The Rosary Murders (1987)
A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.
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A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.

  • Director
    • Fred Walton
  • Writers
    • William X. Kienzle
    • Elmore Leonard
    • Fred Walton
  • Stars
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Charles Durning
    • Belinda Bauer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fred Walton
    • Writers
      • William X. Kienzle
      • Elmore Leonard
      • Fred Walton
    • Stars
      • Donald Sutherland
      • Charles Durning
      • Belinda Bauer
    • 24User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Father Robert Koesler
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Father Ted Nabors
    Belinda Bauer
    Belinda Bauer
    • Pat Lennon
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Lieutenant Koznicki
    James Murtaugh
    James Murtaugh
    • Robert Javison
    Leila Danette
    • Mrs. Washington
    Addison Powell
    Addison Powell
    • Father Edward Killeen
    Kathleen Tolan
    • Sister Ann Vania
    Tom Mardirosian
    Tom Mardirosian
    • Detective Fallon
    Anita Barone
    Anita Barone
    • Irene Jimenez
    John Danelle
    • Detective Harris
    Anna Minot
    • Sister Mary Martyrs
    Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros
    • Sophie
    Roger Angelini
    • Brainard
    B. Constance Barry
    • Sister Grace
    Doris Biscoe
    • Woman Newscaster
    Sandy Broad
    • Librarian
    Keith Brooks
    • Altar Boy
    • Director
      • Fred Walton
    • Writers
      • William X. Kienzle
      • Elmore Leonard
      • Fred Walton
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Future musician Jack White appears as an altar boy, marking this as his film debut.
    • Goofs
      A priest is called to the confessional from his quarters in the church. He walks across the altar to reach the confessional without genuflecting in front of the altar.
    • Quotes

      Father Edward Killeen: Break the seal of confession, and you destroy the Church.

      Father Robert Koesler: People are going to die.

      Father Edward Killeen: You're saving souls Bob, not lives.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      IN YOUR EYES
      Recorded & Sung by Nancy Wood
      Composed by Bobby Laurel
      Lyrics by Bobby Laurel & Dennis Leahy
      Based on an adaptation of the Third Symphony written by Johannes Brahms

    User reviews24

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    7/10

    This film rises above its major flaw.

    The author has relied heavily upon the literary device of COINCIDENCE in constructing his plot; i.e., he expects you to believe that several people living in the same part of the country would have certain proper names. I'd love to explain that in detail, but doing so would ruin part of the ending. Rent this movie and see if you agree. But this flaw will not diminish your enjoyment of the film, as there is enough action to keep the murder mystery fan happy. I was never bored during any of the times I watched this film. I recommend this any day of the week.
    • Tim-177
    • Jun 27, 1999
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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Mörder mit dem Rosenkranz
    • Filming locations
      • Dearborn, Michigan, USA(scenic overview of the industrial area)
    • Production companies
      • First Take
      • Rosary Take One
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,730,337
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,730,337
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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