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Dogma (1999)

R  130 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy   -  12 November 1999 (USA)
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An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and re-enter Heaven.

Director:

Kevin Smith

Writer:

Kevin Smith
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bud Cort ...
Barret Hackney ...
Stygian Triplet (as Barrett Hackney)
Jared Pfennigwerth Jared Pfennigwerth ...
Stygian Triplet
Kitao Sakurai Kitao Sakurai ...
Stygian Triplet
George Carlin ...
Brian O'Halloran ...
Betty Aberlin ...
Nun
Matt Damon ...
Ben Affleck ...
Dan Etheridge Dan Etheridge ...
Priest at St. Stephen's
Linda Fiorentino ...
Derek Milosavljevic Derek Milosavljevic ...
Kissing Couple
Lesley Braden Lesley Braden ...
Kissing Couple
Marie Elena O'Brien ...
Clinic Girl (scenes deleted) (as MarieElena O'Brien)
Janeane Garofalo ...
Liz
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Storyline

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is enlisted to prevent two angels from reentering Heaven and thus undoing the fabric of the universe. Along the way, she is aided by two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob. With the help of Rufus, the 13th Apostle, they must stop those who stand in their way and prevent the angels from entering Heaven. Written by Jerel Parenton <J.W.Parenton@student.tcu.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

God | Angel | Abortion Clinic | Abortion | Clinic  | See more »

Taglines:

It Can Be Hell Getting Into Heaven See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language including sex-related dialogue, violence, crude humor and some drug content See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate | Official Site (French) | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Догма See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,669,945 (USA) (14 November 1999) (1269 Screens)

Gross:

$30,651,422 (USA) (26 March 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

View Askew Productions, STK See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Smith originally wrote an early draft of the film in the early-90s and planned on shooting it after Clerks., hence the inclusion of that movie's end credits: Jay and Silent Bob will return in Dogma'. However, he found himself unhappy with the early version of the script and decided instead to not pursue the project until he became a better filmmaker. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Azrael is holding Rufus, Bethany, Jay, Silent Bob and Serendipity hostage, Jay's positioning in the chair changes between shots. In several shots Jay is clearly seen sleeping, while in others he is looking at Azrael. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, the driving force behind Catholicism WOW, Cardinal Glick.
Cardinal Glick: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now we all know how the majority and the media in this country view the Catholic church. They think of us as a passe, archaic institution. People find the Bible obtuse... even hokey. Now in an effort to disprove all that the church has appointed this year as a time of renewal...
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Crazy Credits

Read the further adventure of Jay and Silent Bob in Oni Press Comics.
Find Jay and Silent Bob whoring their image on t-shirts, action figures, and other fine products produced exclusively by Graphitti Designs.
And when you're in Red Bank, drop a few bucks on comics, toys, and cool "Dogma" swag (all featuring Jay and Silent Bob) at Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash, 35 Broad St.
Hey, man - I've got a kid I'm going to have to put through college one day, alright? See more »

Connections

Referenced in Stick It (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Love Is Strange"
Written by Sylvia Robinson & Mickey Baker (as M. Black)
Performed by Mickey & Sylvia
Used by permission of Ben Ghazi Inc. (BMI) & Twenty-Nine Black Music Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment See more »