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God Told Me To (1976)
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A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random New Yorkers who claim that "God told them to." Director:Larry Cohen |
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| Tony Lo Bianco | ... |
Peter J. Nicholas
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| Deborah Raffin | ... |
Casey Forster
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Sandy Dennis | ... |
Martha Nicholas
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| Sylvia Sidney | ... |
Elizabeth Mullin
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Sam Levene | ... |
Everett Lukas
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Robert Drivas | ... |
David Morten
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Mike Kellin | ... |
Deputy Commissioner
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Richard Lynch | ... |
Bernard Phillips
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Sammy Williams | ... |
Harold Gorman
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Jo Flores Chase | ... |
Mrs. Gorman
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William Roerick | ... |
Richards
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Lester Rawlins | ... |
Board Chairman
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Harry Bellaver | ... |
Cookie
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George Patterson | ... |
Zero
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Walter Steele | ... |
Junkie
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Storyline
The storyline of this movie involves a series of motiveless murders committed by various New York residents: a sniper shoots people from a water tower; a father murders his entire family; and a cop opens fire during a St. Patrick's Day parade. The only consistent pattern to the crimes involves the perpetrators calm admissions of guilt, explaining, "God told me to." While investigating the murders, catholic police detective Peter Nicholas is increasingly troubled by evidence of a Christ-like figure named Bernard Phillips who appeared to each of the killers and can't seem to shake the feeling that his own fate is somewhat linked to this mysterious being. As he comes closer to the truth, his worst fears are confirmed. Written by Ørnås
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Lyrics by Janelle Webb
Music by Robert O. Ragland
Performed by George Gentre Griffin See more »
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According to Larry Cohen, during the St. Patrick's Day Parade scene, he was organizing the crew, only to see Andy Kaufman, dressed in his policeman's uniform, antagonizing and making faces at the crowd. Some of the crowd members then attempted to jump the barricades and beat Kaufman, and Cohen had to hold them back. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: The car in the flashback scenes was a 1951 Chevrolet, with post-1973 New York State license plates and registration. Briefly, it also turns into a 1939 Plymouth, when it hits a pothole. See more »Crazy Credits
This motion picture is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Bernard Herrman. See more »Soundtracks
"Sweet Momma Sweetlove"Lyrics by Janelle Webb
Music by Robert O. Ragland
Performed by George Gentre Griffin See more »
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