The Church

The Church

The Church

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The Church

"The Eleventh Commandment."

1989

1h 42m

6.1(245 votes)

Horror

Overview

In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.

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Production Companies

Reteitalia

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

24 members

Acting

Hugh Quarshie

Father Gus

Hugh Quarshie

Acting

Tomas Arana

Evan

Tomas Arana

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Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

The Bishop

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

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Barbara Cupisti

Lisa

Barbara Cupisti

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Antonella Vitale

Bridal Model

Antonella Vitale

Acting

Giovanni Lombardo Radice

Reverend

Giovanni Lombardo Radice

Acting

Asia Argento

Lotte

Asia Argento

Acting

Roberto Caruso

Freddie

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Roberto Corbiletto

Hermann, the Sacristan

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Alina De Simone

Lotte's Mother

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Olivia Cupisti

Mira

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Micaela Pignatelli

Fashion shoot photographer

Micaela Pignatelli

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John Karlsen

Heinrich

John Karlsen

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John Richardson

Architect

John Richardson

Directing

Michele Soavi

1st Policeman at Lisa's House

Michele Soavi

Acting

Gianfranco De Grassi

The Accuser

Gianfranco De Grassi

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Claire Hardwick

Joanna

Claire Hardwick

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Lars Jorgenson

Bruno

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Katherine Bell Marjorie

Heinrich's Wife

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Riccardo Minervini

Schoolboy

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Enrico Osterman

The Torturer

Enrico Osterman

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Patrizia Punzo

Miss Brückner

Patrizia Punzo

Acting

Matteo Rocchietta

Younger Schoolboy

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Acting

Isabella Rocchietta

Schoolgirl

Isabella Rocchietta

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