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Apprentice to Murder

  • 19881988
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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4.9/10
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Mia Sara, Donald Sutherland, and Chad Lowe in Apprentice to Murder (1988)
DramaHorrorMystery
Fire-and-brimstone preacher sees Satan everywhere, trains gullible young boy to "detect" evil, and the two of them commit several murders in the name of Jesus. Based on a true story.Fire-and-brimstone preacher sees Satan everywhere, trains gullible young boy to "detect" evil, and the two of them commit several murders in the name of Jesus. Based on a true story.Fire-and-brimstone preacher sees Satan everywhere, trains gullible young boy to "detect" evil, and the two of them commit several murders in the name of Jesus. Based on a true story.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
623
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ralph L. Thomas
  • Writers
    • Wesley Moore
    • Allan Scott
  • Stars
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Chad Lowe
    • Mia Sara
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ralph L. Thomas
  • Writers
    • Wesley Moore
    • Allan Scott
  • Stars
    • Donald Sutherland
    • Chad Lowe
    • Mia Sara
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    • 11User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • John Reeseas John Reese
    Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe
    • Billy Kellyas Billy Kelly
    Mia Sara
    Mia Sara
    • Alice Spangleras Alice Spangler
    Knut Husebø
    • Lars Hoeglinas Lars Hoeglin
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Elma Kellyas Elma Kelly
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Tom Kellyas Tom Kelly
    Mark Burton
    • Clay Myersas Clay Myers
    Adrian Sparks
    • Irwin Myersas Irwin Myers
    Tiger Haynes
    • Rufusas Rufus
    Minnie Gentry
    • Mam Isobelas Mam Isobel
    Blain Fairman
    Blain Fairman
    • Foremanas Foreman
    Mert Hatfield
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Keith Edwards
    • Cop 1as Cop 1
    Chris Langman
    • Pattersonas Patterson
    Lars Hiller
    • Proutyas Prouty
    Ed Wiley
    Ed Wiley
    • Mr. Krieglanderas Mr. Krieglander
    Agnete G. Haaland
    • Mrs. Krieglanderas Mrs. Krieglander
    Irina Eidsvold
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    • Director
      • Ralph L. Thomas
    • Writers
      • Wesley Moore
      • Allan Scott
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    Fire-and-brimstone preacher sees Satan everywhere, trains gullible young boy to "detect" evil, and the two of them commit several murders in the name of Jesus. Based on a true story. —frankfob2@yahoo.com
    hexagramsatanmurdersex scenedeath6 more
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    • Taglines
      • They thought it was the Devil. The Police said it was Murder.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

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    • Connections
      Referenced in Original Sin: Religion in Horror Cinema (2018)

    User reviews11

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    6/10
    Minor item.
    If you're planning to watch this simply because you're a Donald Sutherland fan, don't bother. He isn't likely to impress you with his mediocre performance here. As the for the film itself, it's watchable but very minor. It manages to remain reasonably interesting most of the way, but it doesn't have many surprises to offer and it MOVES LIKE MOLASSES!
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    • Jun 13, 2000

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    • Release date
      • 1989 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • Norway
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Long Lost Friend
    • Filming locations
      • Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
    • Production companies
      • Hot International A/S
      • K/S LLF Productions
      • New World Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $466,369
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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