The Rosary Murders (1987)
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- R
- 1h 45min
- Crime, Drama
- 04 Sep 1987 (USA)
- Movie
A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Father Robert Koesler
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| Charles Durning | ... |
Father Ted Nabors
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| Belinda Bauer | ... |
Pat Lennon
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| Josef Sommer | ... |
Lieutenant Koznicki
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| James Murtaugh | ... |
Robert Javison
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Leila Danette | ... |
Mrs. Washington
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| Addison Powell | ... |
Father Edward Killeen
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Kathleen Tolan | ... |
Sister Ann Vania
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| Tom Mardirosian | ... |
Detective Fallon
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| Anita Barone | ... |
Irene Jimenez
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John Danelle | ... |
Detective Harris
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Anna Minot | ... |
Sister Mary Martyrs
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| Lupe Ontiveros | ... |
Sophie
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Roger Angelini | ... |
Brainard
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B. Constance Barry | ... |
Sister Grace
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Doris Biscoe | ... |
Woman Newscaster
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Sandy Broad | ... |
Librarian
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Keith Brooks | ... |
Altar Boy
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Bethany Carpenter | ... |
Nancy Baldwin
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Joseph Conrad | ... |
Schommer
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Richard Cottrell | ... |
Officer Mills
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Bruce Economou | ... |
Priest at Party
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| Rex Everhart | ... |
Father Skiarski
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Lilian Ferguson | ... |
Funeral Woman
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| Stefan Gierasch | ... |
Trupiano
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Harold Hansen | ... |
Father Lord
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| Cordis Heard | ... |
Sister Magdala
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Robert Heller | ... |
Kane
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Jihmi Kennedy | ... |
Officer Knight
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Don Lessnau | ... |
Passing Cop
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María López | ... |
Mrs. Jimenez
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| Mark Margolis | ... |
Father Max
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Robert C. Maxwell | ... |
Father Marek
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Sheldon Miller | ... |
Coney Island Customer
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Joel Nash | ... |
Listening Priest
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Ed Oldani | ... |
Patrolman Wozniak
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Burt Pearson | ... |
Father Lasko
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Sam Pollack | ... |
Father Dailey
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David Regal | ... |
Father O'Day
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Ed Ruffalo | ... |
Sergeant Ross
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Edward Seamon | ... |
Father Harold Steele
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Janet M. Smith | ... |
Cathy Javison
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| Peter Van Norden | ... |
Father McNiff
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Josephine Vassalo | ... |
Mrs. Gates
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Jo Mullin White | ... |
Prioress
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Dennis Wrosch | ... |
Sister Vania's Beau
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Jeffrey R. Dolan | ... |
Driver (uncredited)
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Georgine Hall | ... |
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| Michael Mili | ... |
Guest at Party (uncredited)
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Jordan Rodriguez | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Jack White | ... |
Altar Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Fred Walton | ||
Written by
| William X. Kienzle | ... | (novel) |
| Elmore Leonard | ... | () and |
| Fred Walton | ... | () |
Produced by
| Chris Coles | ... | associate producer |
| Robert G. Laurel | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Michael R. Mihalich | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Bobby Laurel | ||
| Don Sebesky | ||
Cinematography by
| David Golia | ||
Editing by
| Sam Vitale | ||
Editorial Department
| Fax Bahr | ... | assistant editor |
| Bruce Pearson | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Pennie DuPont | ||
Set Decoration by
| Diane Campbell | ||
Costume Design by
| Judith Dolan | ||
Makeup Department
| Annie D'Angelo | ... | makeup artist |
| Chantal Gouy | ... | hair stylist |
| Carolyn Tolley | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Chris Coles | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Scott Kohlrust | ... | second assistant director |
| Steve McRoberts | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| W. Stewart Campbell | ... | visual consultant |
| Reed Downy | ... | carpenter |
| Peter M. Gurski | ... | assistant art director |
| Michele Poulik | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Sonny Van Hecke | ... | best boy props |
| Robert J. Visciglia Sr. | ... | property master (as Bob Visiglia) |
| Tom Hitchcock | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Bob Kayganich | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jim Bullock | ... | sound editor (as Jimmie Bullock) |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer (as Bob Glass) |
| Fred Judkins | ... | sound editor |
| Jimmy Ling | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Maslow | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Nichols II | ... | sound recordist |
| Richard Overton | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael P. Redbourn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Douglas Vaughan | ... | boom operator |
| Don S. Walden | ... | sound editor |
| James E. Webb | ... | production sound mixer |
| Burton Weinstein | ... | sound editor |
| Vanessa Theme Ament | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Joseph Holsen | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Rick Josephsen | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Clarke Coleman | ... | stunts (as Clarke C. Coleman) |
| Doug Coleman | ... | stunts |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Anderson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Huston Beaumont | ... | electrician |
| Art Brown | ... | assistant camera |
| Skelly Cummings | ... | grip |
| Mike Ditz | ... | still photographer (as Michael Ditz) |
| Jeffrey Dougherty | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brad Edmiston | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip |
| Julio Macat | ... | camera operator |
| Bruce McCleery | ... | best boy electric |
| Larry McConkey | ... | steadicam operator |
| Chris Morley | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Les Percy | ... | best boy grip |
| Charles Smith | ... | grip |
| Jim Thorpe | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Sue Echols | ... | extras casting |
| Amy Grgich | ... | casting assistant: Los Angeles |
| Karen Ludwig | ... | casting: New York |
| Carroll Thomas | ... | casting: Detroit |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Deborah K. Larsen | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| John Cameron | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ken Johnson | ... | music editor |
| Steve Livingston | ... | music editor |
| Don Sebesky | ... | conductor |
| Mike Sheady | ... | music mixer (as Michael Sheady) |
| Robert Winn | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Harriotte H. Aaron | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Tony Pozzuoli | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Marlana Geha | ... | production coordinator |
| Carin I. Gronhagen | ... | production auditor |
| James Montgomery | ... | police coordinator (as Lt. James Montgomery) |
| Paul Ninelist | ... | security coordinator |
| Vicki L. Engel | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Burke Mattsson | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Scott Rouse | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Antarès et Travelling (1989) (France) (theatrical)
- New Line Cinema (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Virgin Films (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Alvorada Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- MCA Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- NSM Records (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- VCL Communications (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Virgin Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Virgin Vision (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- Virgin Vision (1988) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Abbey Road Studios (music recorded at)
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance)
- Farmington Hills Travel (travel arrangements)
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (music performed by)
- Warner Hollywood Studios (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Life in the Catholic Church of the Holy Redeemer in Detroit is upset by a series of killings whose victims are all priests and nuns. All victims are found with a black rosary in their hands. Father Koesler begins collaborating with the police but soon finds himself in a spot when the killer decides to choose him as confessor.
Written by Salvatore Santangelo |
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| Taglines | God works in mysterious ways. Man works in the deadliest. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Future musician Jack White appears as an altar boy, marking this as his film debut. See more » |
| Goofs | A priest is called to the confessional from his quarters in the church. He walks across the altar to reach the confessional without genuflecting in front of the altar. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | IN YOUR EYES See more » |
| Quotes |
Father Edward Killeen:
Break the seal of confession, and you destroy the Church. Father Robert Koesler: People are going to die. Father Edward Killeen: You're saving souls Bob, not lives. See more » |