Summaries

A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.

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.—Salvatore Santangelo <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • neo noir
  • psychopath
  • moral dilemma
  • sacred vow
  • doing the right thing
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Sep 3, 1987
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Production companies The Samuel Goldwyn Company First Take Rosary Take One

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1730337
Gross worldwide $1730337

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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