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Stigmata

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
68K
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Stigmata (1999)
  • Horror
When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
68K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rupert Wainwright
  • Writers
    • Tom Lazarus(story)
    • Rick Ramage(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Jonathan Pryce
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rupert Wainwright
  • Writers
    • Tom Lazarus(story)
    • Rick Ramage(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Jonathan Pryce
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 419User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne in Stigmata (1999)
    Gabriel Byrne in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette and Jonathan Pryce in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette in Stigmata (1999)
    Patricia Arquette in Stigmata (1999)
    Jack Donner as Father Almeida
    Patricia Arquette and Rupert Wainwright in Stigmata (1999)

    Top cast

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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Frankie Paigeas Frankie Paige
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Father Andrew Kiernanas Father Andrew Kiernan
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Cardinal Daniel Housemanas Cardinal Daniel Houseman
    Nia Long
    Nia Long
    • Donna Chadwayas Donna Chadway
    Thomas Kopache
    Thomas Kopache
    • Father Durningas Father Durning
    Rade Serbedzija
    Rade Serbedzija
    • Marion Petrocellias Marion Petrocelli
    • (as Rade Sherbedgia)
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Father Darioas Father Dario
    Dick Latessa
    Dick Latessa
    • Father Gianni Delmonicoas Father Gianni Delmonico
    Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi
    • Jennifer Kellihoas Jennifer Kelliho
    Patrick Muldoon
    Patrick Muldoon
    • Stevenas Steven
    Ann Cusack
    Ann Cusack
    • Dr. Restonas Dr. Reston
    Shaun Toub
    Shaun Toub
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Tom Hodges
    Tom Hodges
    • ER Nurseas ER Nurse
    Lydia Hazan
    • Attending Nurseas Attending Nurse
    Shaun Duke
    Shaun Duke
    • Dr. Eckworthas Dr. Eckworth
    • (as Duke Moosekian)
    Valarie Trapp
    Valarie Trapp
    • Woman with a Babyas Woman with a Baby
    Kessia Embry
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    • (as Kessia Kordelle)
    Frankie Thorn
    Frankie Thorn
    • Donna's Customeras Donna's Customer
    • Director
      • Rupert Wainwright
    • Writers
      • Tom Lazarus(story) (screenplay)
      • Rick Ramage(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A priest from the Vatican is sent to Sao Paulo, Brazil to investigate the appearance of the face of the Virgin Mary on the side of a building. While there he hears of a statue of the Virgin Mary bleeding tears in a small town outside of the city. Meanwhile, a young woman in the U.S. begins to show signs of stigmata, the wounds of Christ. The priest from the Vatican links up with her and cares for her as she is increasingly afflicted by the stigmata. Her ranting and raving finally begins to make sense to the priest who starts to question what his religion has stood for for the last 1900 years. —Jeff Mellinger <jmell@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
    • cartoon on tv
    • aerial camera shot
    • bath
    • nonsexual nudity
    • flames
    • 178 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Messenger is Here
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for intense violent sequences, language and some sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The phrase "Split a piece of wood; I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find me there." comes from the "Gospel of Thomas" (Verse 77).
    • Goofs
      The priest stated to Frankie that she was the same age as St. Francis when he received the stigmata, 23. In fact, St. Francis was 42 years old when he received the stimata.
    • Quotes

      [Frankie is possessed by Father Alameida]

      Frankie: Jesus said... the Kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you, not in mansions of wood and stone. Split a piece of wood... and I am there, lift a stone... and you will find me.

      Father Andrew Kiernan: Brother Alameida, I call upon you to release this woman. Give her grace and let her not come into the ways of harm. For through Jesus Christ we have all been saved and let us not fear any ill. For Jesus is with us, and the Unity of the Holy Spirit will remain forever, and ever. God bless your soul, Brother Alameida. And go in peace.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD release offers several scenes that were edited, reshot, or removed altogether after poor test screenings. Glimpses of several of these scenes can be seen in the movie's original theatrical trailer (also included on the DVD):
      • An alternate opening where Father Almeida commits suicide by jumping off of the roof of his church. In the final cut, there is no indication as to how he died.
      • A longer, much more explicit version of Frankie and her boyfriend Steve fooling around during the opening credits.
      • Before Frankie's first stimagtic attack, she experiences a series of strange occurances while closing her hair salon.
      • Also, before Frankie's first stigmatic attack, she comes home and is scared by her boyfriend Steve. The two have an argument.
    • Connections
      Edited into Divine Rites: The Story of Stigmata (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Mary Mary (Stigmatic Mix)
      Written by Danbert Nobacon, Bruce Duncan, Anne Holden, Louise Watts, Paul Greco,

      Darren Hamer, Allen Whalley, and Judith Abbott

      Performed by Chumbawamba

      Courtesy of EMI Electrola GmbH and Universal Records

      Universal Records under license from Universal Music Special Markets

    User reviews419

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Captivitating religious horror
    Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) is a hip 20-something New Yorker who faces a nasty wake-up call when she gets randomly attacked by an unseen force, puncturing her wrists. While the hospital calls it a suicide attempt, the Vatican thinks she may be showing signs of stigmata and sends a priest (Gabriel Byrne) to investigate.

    This is one of the more clever "religious horror" films that I've seen. Using a young atheist girl as the recipient of stigmata is an original and intriguing concept. The various violent scenes where the fabulously stylish Arquette is attacked are gory and horrific, but so gorgeously shot that you cannot take your eyes away. Unfortunately, there are too many boring scenes of babbling priests. There was a bit of controversy when this was released because it hypothesizes about some very horrific skeletons in the closet of the Catholic church. The DVD features the Director's alternate ending that is decidedly less Hollywoodized than the theatrical release, but leaves the story in a confused, contradictory space. Recommended for fans of religious and stylish horror. My Rating: 7/10
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    • Jan 20, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
      • Portuguese
      • Italian
      • Aramaic
    • Also known as
      • Toby's Story
    • Filming locations
      • Eastern Columbia Building - 849 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • FGM Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $29,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,046,268
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,309,666
      • Sep 12, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $89,446,268
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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