The Rapture (1991)

A telephone operator living an empty, amoral life finds God and loses him again.

Director:

Michael Tolkin

Writer:

Michael Tolkin

Stars:

Mimi Rogers, David Duchovny, Darwyn Carson

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mimi Rogers	...	Sharon
Darwyn Carson	...	Maggie
Patrick Bauchau	...	Vic
Marvin Elkins	...	Bartender
David Duchovny	...	Randy
Stéphanie Menuez	...	Diana
Sam Vlahos	...	Wayne
Rustam Branaman	...	Conrad
Scott Burkholder	...	Evangelist
Vince Grant	...	2nd Evangelist
Carole Davis	...	Angie
Patrick Dollaghan	...	Executive
James Le Gros	...	Tommy (as James LeGros)
Dick Anthony Williams	...	Henry
DeVaughn Nixon	...	First Boy

Storyline

This is the story of a young woman (who lives in Los Angeles) with a very boring job. At night however, she and a male partner cruise the bars as swingers. After a time, she begins to believe that a conspiracy exists and decides that she must become a born-again Christian. The movie presents an interesting view of how even the most unlikely person might become born-again.

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Plot Keywords:

christian sect | one male two females threesome | religious film | biblical rapture | sinner repents | 

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Taglines:

Rapture (rap'chur) 1. ecstatic joy or delight. 2. a state of extreme sexual ecstasy. 3. the feeling of being transported to another sphere of existence. 4. the experience of being spirited away to Heaven just before the Apocalypse.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sensuality, and for some language and violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mimi Rogers would have a recurring role in The X-Files (1993) as Diana Fowley, the former lover of Mulder who in fact works for the dark side. David Duchovny suggested her for the role.

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Goofs

Fast food joints learned long ago you don't hand the food over until after you get the money handed over first.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Sharon: Please hold for the number. Operator 134. What city please? Is that a business or residence?

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Connections

Featured in No Sleep TV3: Classic Episode #2: "The Truly Disturbing" (2015)

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Soundtracks

I'll Be Your Mirror
Performed by The Velvet Underground
Written by Lou Reed
Used by permission of Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc.
On behalf of Oakfield Avenue Music, Ltd.
Courtesy of Polygram Special Products
A division of Polygram Group Distribution, Inc.

User Reviews

Don't let this one get away if you're a true movie fan

One of the most intriguing movies I've ever seen and most underrated I might add. I'm not religious but this movie is mesmerizing from the performances to the script and poses a lot of interesting questions about life as well as religion. Why Mimi Rogers didn't become a Star after this, I don't know. Now she's reduced to movie to movies like Lost in Space and guest appearances on X-files with her costar of Rapture, David Duchovney. Check this out. You won't be sorry.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Rapture

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$171,603, 6 October 1991

Gross USA:

$1,277,404

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,277,404

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1