The Rosary Murders

The Rosary Murders (1987)

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A Detroit priest (Donald Sutherland) is trying to help solve a crime spree that has resulted in a horrible series of slayings of area priests and nuns. When he hears the murderer's admission of guilt (while giving confession) he is torn between honoring the vows of privacy and secrecy afforded… More A Detroit priest (Donald Sutherland) is trying to help solve a crime spree that has resulted in a horrible series of slayings of area priests and nuns. When he hears the murderer's admission of guilt (while giving confession) he is torn between honoring the vows of privacy and secrecy afforded repentants and revealing the murderer's identity. ~ Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Fred Walton
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Aug 28, 1987 Wide
Studio: Virgin Vision

Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Explores the dark connection between guilt, sex, and Catholicism.

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Lady D

A little dated, but a watchable film, however if you're looking for gore, there's none to see

Cast

Donald Sutherland
as Father Bob Koesler
Charles Durning
as Father Ted Nabors
Josef Sommer
as Lt. Walt Koznicki

Belinda Bauer
as Pat Lennon
James Murtaugh
as Javison
John Danelle
as Detective Harris

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