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Possessed

  • TV Movie
  • 20002000
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  • 1h 50m
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Possessed (2000)
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Inspired by the true account of a 1949 Catholic Church exorcism performed in America. "Possessed", tells the story that was suppressed for nearly half a century.Inspired by the true account of a 1949 Catholic Church exorcism performed in America. "Possessed", tells the story that was suppressed for nearly half a century.Inspired by the true account of a 1949 Catholic Church exorcism performed in America. "Possessed", tells the story that was suppressed for nearly half a century.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.5K
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  • Director
    • Steven E. de Souza
  • Writers
    • Thomas B. Allen(book "Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism")
    • Michael Lazarou(screenplay)
    • Steven E. de Souza(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Dalton
    • Henry Czerny
    • Jonathan Malen
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  • Director
    • Steven E. de Souza
  • Writers
    • Thomas B. Allen(book "Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism")
    • Michael Lazarou(screenplay)
    • Steven E. de Souza(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Timothy Dalton
    • Henry Czerny
    • Jonathan Malen
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    • 49User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Henry Czerny stars as Father Ray McBride
    Christopher Plummer stars as Archbishop Hume
    Timothy Dalton stars as Father William Bowden
    Timothy Dalton stars as Father William Bowden
    Father Bowden and Robbie
    1 sheet movie poster app. 27" x 40"
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    Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton
    • Fr. Willam Bowdenas Fr. Willam Bowden
    Henry Czerny
    Henry Czerny
    • Fr. Raymond McBrideas Fr. Raymond McBride
    Jonathan Malen
    Jonathan Malen
    • Robbie Mannheimas Robbie Mannheim
    Michael Rhoades
    Michael Rhoades
    • Karl Mannheimas Karl Mannheim
    Shannon Lawson
    Shannon Lawson
    • Phyllis Mannheimas Phyllis Mannheim
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Archbishop Humeas Archbishop Hume
    Michael McLachlan
    Michael McLachlan
    • Halloranas Halloran
    Richard Waugh
    Richard Waugh
    • Reverend Eckhardtas Reverend Eckhardt
    Deborah Drakeford
    Deborah Drakeford
    • Mrs. Eckhardtas Mrs. Eckhardt
    Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie
    • Aunt Hannaas Aunt Hanna
    Brad Borbridge
    • German Soldieras German Soldier
    Rob Tinkler
    Rob Tinkler
    • American Soldieras American Soldier
    • (as Robert Tinkler)
    Scott Wickware
    • Racist Copas Racist Cop
    Jefferson Mappin
    Jefferson Mappin
    • Big Prisoneras Big Prisoner
    Nicholas Pasco
    • Jail Copas Jail Cop
    Sally Cahill
    • Robbie's Teacheras Robbie's Teacher
    Galen Dineen
    • School Bullyas School Bully
    Jamie Kerr
    Jamie Kerr
    • School Bullyas School Bully
    • Director
      • Steven E. de Souza
    • Writers
      • Thomas B. Allen(book "Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism")
      • Michael Lazarou(screenplay)
      • Steven E. de Souza(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    In early-1950s St. Louis, the strange case of the eleven-year-old boy, Robbie Mannheim, catches the eye of the troubled former World War II veteran and now a Catholic priest, Father William Bowdern. Bearing alarming markings on his little body, while exhibiting a disturbing behaviour and an incomprehensible power after the death of his Aunt Hanna, Robbie's worried parents turn to modern medicine to help their child; however, when science fails, they resort to religion. Now, with the Vatican's reluctant consent, Bowdern must face the unholy entity that possesses Robbie and perform the first documented exorcism in America. But, the dark enemy is powerful, and he'll use Father William's inner fears against him. Can the conflicted priest cast out the demon, and save not only the boy's life but also his very soul? —Nick Riganas
    • exorcism
    • possessed boy
    • boy
    • catholic priest
    • demon
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    • Taglines
      • It Wants Your Soul.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Based on the 1949 case of a Maryland boy, which inspired "The Exorcist".
    • Goofs
      In one of the early scenes, Father Bowden shows a college classroom images of the devil. One of the images was the popular devil head drawn by the artist 'Coop'. The problem is that this movie is set in the 1950s and Coop hadn't even been born by that time.
    • Quotes

      Reverend Eckhardt: I can't explain it. I thought I was a man of reason, a man of science, and a man of God. I am not sure of anything anymore. The Catholics! We should take him to the Catholics. They know about these things.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004)

    User reviews49

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    5/10
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    The best laugh I've had for ages. This film borders so close on parody, I suspect unintentionally, but it is risible.
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    • Apr 6, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Besatt
    • Filming locations
      • Spadina House - 285 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Flashpoint (I)
      • MainTitle Pictures
      • Prosperity Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $98,169
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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