To Kill A Priest (1988)
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- R
- 1h 57min
- Drama, History
- 13 Oct 1989 (USA)
- Movie
A young priest speaks out against the Communist regime in Poland and is killed for it.
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| Christopher Lambert | ... |
Father Alek
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| Ed Harris | ... |
Stefan
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Colonel
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| Tim Roth | ... |
Feliks
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| Timothy Spall | ... |
Igor
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| Pete Postlethwaite | ... |
Josef
(as Peter Postlethwaite)
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| Cherie Lunghi | ... |
Halina
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| Joanne Whalley | ... |
Anna
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| David Suchet | ... |
Bishop
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| Charlie Condou | ... |
Mirek
(as Charles Condou)
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Tom Radcliffe | ... |
Young Soldier
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| Wojciech Pszoniak | ... |
Bridge Player
(as Wojtek Pszoniak)
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| Johnny Allan | ... |
(as Johnny Allen)
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George Birt | ... |
(as Georges Birt)
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André Chaumeau | ... |
(as Andre Chaumeau)
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| Paul Crauchet | ... |
Alek's Father
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| Janine Darcey |
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| Huguette Faget |
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| Gregor Fisher |
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| Jerome Flynn | ... |
Traffic militiaman
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Matyelok Gibbs | ... |
Colonel's Wife
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| Brian Glover | ... |
Judge
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| Vincent Grass |
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| Anne-Marie Pisani | ... |
Colonel's Secretary
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| Eugeniusz Priwieziencew | ... |
SB officer
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Nicolas Serreau |
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| Boguslawa Schubert | ... |
Secretary
(as Boguslava Schubert)
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Jean-Pierre Stewart |
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Hanna Sylberg |
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Nicky Taylor | ... |
(as Nick Taylor)
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| Philip Whitchurch | ... |
SB Officer
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Serge Delanoue | ... |
Un Policier (uncredited)
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Raoul Delfosse | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Daniel Olbrychski | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Agnieszka Holland | ||
Written by
| Michael Cooper | ... | (English adaptation) |
| Agnieszka Holland | ... | (screenplay) |
| Agnieszka Holland | ... | (story) |
| Jean-Yves Pitoun | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Jean-Pierre Alessandri | ... | producer |
| Timothy Burrill | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Cooper | ... | associate producer |
| Marie-Christine Lefebvre | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Holender | ||
Editing by
| Hervé de Luze | ... | (as Herve De Luze) |
Editorial Department
| Olivier Fontenay | ... | color timer |
Production Design by
| Emile Ghigo | ||
Art Direction by
| Jean-Claude Cabouret | ||
Set Decoration by
| Danka Semenovicz | ... | (as Danka Semenowicz) |
Costume Design by
| Anna B. Sheppard | ... | (as Anna Sheppard) |
Makeup Department
| Isabelle Gamsohn | ... | hair stylist |
| Didier Lavergne | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Daniel Baschieri | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Jean-Marc Deschamps | ... | unit manager |
| Arnaud Esterez | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Gérald Molto | ... | production manager (as Gerald Molto) |
| Olivier Rohde | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Clément Sentilhes | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Olivier Thaon | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mishka Cheyko | ... | first assistant director (as Michel Cheyko) |
| Luc Etienne | ... | third assistant director |
| Michel Ferry | ... | second assistant director |
| Camille Lipmann | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Jean-Pierre Clech | ... | assistant art director |
| Frédéric Pidancet | ... | assistant art director (as Frederic Pidancet) |
Sound Department
| Jean-Marie Blondel | ... | boom operator |
| Daniel Brisseau | ... | production sound mixer |
| William Flageollet | ... | sound |
| François Groult | ... | sound |
| Gérard Hardy | ... | sound editor |
| Michel Klochendler | ... | sound editor |
| Gérard Lamps | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jean-Charles Drevelle | ... | special effects: Atmosphere (as Jean-Charles Drevel) |
Stunts
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Lee Sheward | ... | stunt double: Christoper Lambert |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean Harnois | ... | camera operator |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
Casting Department
| Marie-Sylvie Caillierez | ... | casting associate |
| Margot Capelier | ... | casting: France |
| Priscilla John | ... | casting: England |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mic Cheminal | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Laurent Coutellier | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Joan Baez | ... | composer: song "The Crimes of Cain" |
| Georges Delerue | ... | conductor |
| Zbigniew Preisner | ... | composer: song "Church Song" |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elsa Chabrol | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jean-Claude Le Bras | ... | gaffer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia TriStar Films (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- AMLF (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1989) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (1989) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1989) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1989) (United States)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1989) (Argentina) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1989) (Australia) (video)
- Videosonic (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film is based on the true story of Father Jerzy Popieluszko, a Catholic priest and Solidarity supporter who was murdered by agents of the Polish secret police. See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Crimes of Cain See more » |
| Quotes |
Father Alek:
A government by brute force is not a government. See more » |