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The First Power (1990) 5.3
A killer is given the gas chamber after committing several demonic murders. His spirit is released and given power by the Devil. Now the cop that caught him before must find a way to do it ... See full summary » Director:Robert ResnikoffWriter:Robert Resnikoff |
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Cast
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| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... |
Russell Logan
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| Tracy Griffith | ... |
Tess Seaton
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| Jeff Kober | ... |
Patrick Channing
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| Mykelti Williamson | ... |
Detective Oliver Franklin
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| Elizabeth Arlen | ... |
Sister Marguerite
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| Dennis Lipscomb | ... |
Commander Perkins
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| Carmen Argenziano | ... |
Lieutenant Grimes
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| Julianna McCarthy | ... |
Grandmother
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Nada Despotovich | ... |
Bag Lady
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| Sue Giosa | ... |
Carmen
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| Clayton Landey | ... |
Mazza
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| Hansford Rowe | ... |
Father Brian
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Philip Abbott | ... |
Cardinal
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David Gale | ... |
Monsignor
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| J. Patrick McNamara | ... |
Priest
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A killer is given the gas chamber after committing several demonic murders. His spirit is released and given power by the Devil. Now the cop that caught him before must find a way to do it again. Written by Glenn J. Schworak <glenn@g-world.com>
Plot Keywords:
detective | gas chamber | murder | serial killer | police officer throat slit |Taglines:
Satan has created the perfect killer. One who cannot be stopped. Be warned.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 April 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Pentagram See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$22,424,195 (USA)Company Credits
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Patrick Channing: Wanna Bet!
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Words and Music by Laura Perlman (as Laura J. Perlman) and Jeff Levi
Laughing Cloud Music, B.M.I.
Performed by Vince Vallot
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Trivia
Artist Nick Cave was considered for the bad guy/Patrick Nanning role. Cave, who was touring the US at the time, did audition for the role, but later said he was glad he had not been awarded the part. See more »Goofs
Logan's shoes as he climbs through the church window. See more »Quotes
Tess Seaton: Patrick you can't keep on killing forever!Patrick Channing: Wanna Bet!
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Soundtracks
"Good Ol' Gal"Words and Music by Laura Perlman (as Laura J. Perlman) and Jeff Levi
Laughing Cloud Music, B.M.I.
Performed by Vince Vallot
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I'm going to agree with Ava de Lara (no relation): Jeff Kober as the serial killer Patrick Channing is the best thing about this movie. He completely understands how this material is to be played (tongue in bloody cheek), and he has great energy. The movie is just not as good when he's not onscreen. (My favorite scene is the one in the confessional.) Overall, the movie's "rules" for the killer are not well established. I never completely believe Lou Diamond Phillips as a cop. He does crack a few good lines though. Tracy Griffith is OK, but she gets increasingly shrill as the movie goes on. It shows up on TBS a lot, and I recommend you watch it for Jeff Kober's performance. This is the first of his "serial killer returning from the grave to exact demonic revenge" characters, which he's also done as a guest shot on POLTERGEIST: THE LEGACY and CHARMED.