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Last Rites (1988)
Director: Donald P. Bellisario
Cast: Tom Berenger, Daphne Zuniga, Chick Vennera, Anne Twomey
5.1Runtime103 min
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After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael, who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Last Rites (1988) received a mixed critical reception, with an IMDb score of 5.1/10 indicating a lukewarm public reception. The film, directed by Donald P. Bellisario, tells the story of a young priest who falls in love with a woman seeking refuge in his church after witnessing a murder. While the premise explores the tensions between religious vows and personal desires, the film does not appear to have garnered any major awards recognition.
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Fans of gritty crime dramas will appreciate the powerful performances from Tom Berenger and Daphne Zuniga in director Donald P. Bellisario's 1988 film Last Rites, which blends elements of religious thriller and organized crime into a compelling character study.
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Last Rites is a 1988 thriller film starring Tom Berenger, Daphne Zuniga, and Chick Vennera. The film was written and directed by television producer and writer Donald P. Bellisario, best known for his work on the television series Magnum, P.I. and Quantum Leap. It was Bellisario's first and only theatrical film directing effort.
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