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Mass Appeal (1984)

PG 99 min  -  Drama  -   14 December 1984 (USA)
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A popular Los Angeles priest shields a seminary rebel from the wrath of a stern monsignor.

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writers:

Bill C. Davis (play), Bill C. Davis (screenplay)
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Cast

Credited cast:
Jack Lemmon ...
Zeljko Ivanek ...
Mark Dolson
Charles Durning ...
Monsignor Thomas Burke
Louise Latham Louise Latham ...
Margaret
Alice Hirson Alice Hirson ...
Mrs. Hart
Helene Heigh Helene Heigh ...
Mrs. Hart's mother
Sharee Gregory ...
Marion Hart
James Ray James Ray ...
Father De Nicola
Lois De Banzie Lois De Banzie ...
Mrs. Dolson
Talia Balsam ...
Liz Dolson
Jerry Hardin Jerry Hardin ...
Mr. Dolson
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John C. Becher John C. Becher ...
Mr. Jennings
Allison Caine Allison Caine ...
Additional Voice
Christopher Carroll Christopher Carroll ...
Salvatore Fitzgerald
John Devlin John Devlin ...
Choir Leader
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Storyline

A popular Los Angeles priest shields a seminary rebel from the wrath of a stern monsignor.

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Plot Keywords:

Seminary | Priest | Gay Interest | Christian Hypocracy | Religion  | See more »

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Somewhere between laughter and tears, they found something to believe in.

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Algo en que creer See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,434 (USA) (16 December 1984) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$1,945,658 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Father Tim Farley: You're a lunatic! And Christ NEEDS lunatics. But the trouble with lunatics is, they don't know how to survive.
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Connections

Featured in "At the Movies: Dune/Starman/Mass Appeal/Runaway" (1984) See more »