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The Thorn

The Thorn

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The Thorn

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

1974

1h 33m

8.0(3 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 featured cast members

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John Bassberger

Jesus Christ

Bette Midler

Bette Midler

Virgin Mary

John Greenberg

John the Baptist

James Harrison

Joseph

Fred LaBour

The Angel Fred

Craig Reynolds

King Herod

Richard Pollard

Rabbi Gabriel

Diana David

Salome

Jack Castor

Queen

Chi Chi

Queen

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Directed by: Peter McWilliams
Written by: Peter McWilliams
Produced by: Peter McWilliams

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