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In Last Rites a serious thriller on a sensational topic, a priest falls in love with a woman he is protecting. Father Michael (Tom Berenger), a priest with family ties to the mob, helps a woman on the run. Angela (Daphne Zuniga) is the mistress of a murdered Mafia Don, now being hunted by hitmen hired by the Don's infuriated wife. As Father Michael realizes he is falling in love, both his faith and his vows are severely tested. Directed with restraint and respect for the subject matter by Donald Bellisario, the film still caused controversy and was criticized because of love scenes between the priest and the woman. Despite this criticism and despite the fact that the film is somewhat slow and predictable, Last Rites has fine performances by its cast and is an entertaining thriller. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Starring:: Tom Berenger, Daphne Zuniga, (more)

Director(s):: Donald P. Bellisario

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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	Sandra P.

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This is a very thought provoking movie much like "The Cardinal" with Tom Tryon with a much different outcome. I was interested to learn that this is the only full feature film that Donald Bellisario wrote produced and directed. Perhaps it was a dark time in his life.

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