The Thorn

The Thorn

The Thorn

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The Thorn

"More than a movie, it's a happening."

1974

1h 33m

8.5(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A series of vignettes involving various Biblical characters, including 'The Divine Mr. J', the Virgin Mary, a lecherous priest, King Herod, among others.

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10 members

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John Bassberger

Jesus Christ

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Bette Midler

Virgin Mary

Bette Midler

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John Greenberg

John the Baptist

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James Harrison

Joseph

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Fred LaBour

The Angel Fred

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Craig Reynolds

King Herod

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Richard Pollard

Rabbi Gabriel

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Diana David

Salome

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Jack Castor

Queen

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Chi Chi

Queen

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