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Mortal Sins

Mortal Sins

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Mortal Sins

"A serial killer. A sacred vow. A priest who can't reveal the truth."

1992

1h 33m

5.3(8 votes)

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TV Movie

Overview

A thriller directed by Bradford May focusing on a catholic priest dealing with a serial killer's confession and a murder investigation.

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USA Network

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve

Father Thomas Cusack

Roxann Dawson

Roxann Dawson

Maria Croce

Francis Guinan

Francis Guinan

Father Daniel Simmons

Weston McMillan

Paul Kaye

Phillip R. Allen

Phillip R. Allen

Lt. Williams

Lisa Vultaggio

Lisa Vultaggio

Nina Croce

George Touliatos

George Touliatos

Monsignor McCleery

Mavor Moore

Archbishop

Karen Kondazian

Karen Kondazian

Rose Croce

Thomas Peacocke

Father John Bianchi

Creative team

Directed by: Bradford May
Written by: Greg Martinelli
Dennis Paoli
Produced by: Tom Rowe

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