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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 »

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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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Trivia

Director Trademark: [Kevin Smith] [comic books] One of the Stygian triplets wears a Hellboy t-shirt, Bartleby says You wouldn't like me when I'm angry in reference to the Hulk, Madman toys appear in the toy store. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the airport, Bartleby reveals an envelope with an address written on it. When he draws it, the envelope is facing away from him, at the camera. In the next shot, the address is facing Bartleby. 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

The title doesn't appear on screen until 10 minutes into the film. See more »

Connections

References E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) See more »

Soundtracks

"Skokiaan"
Written by August Msarurgwa
Performed by Dámaso Pérez Prado (as Perez Prado)
Used by permission of Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. sub-publisher for English speaking countries on behalf of Gallo (Africa) Ltd.
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment See more »