Donald Sutherland
John Reese
1988•1h 37m•Released•EN
Apprentice to Murder
“They thought it was the devil. The police said it was murder.”
Overview
Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.
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Release Date
February 26, 1988
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
5.1 / 10
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38
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Not available
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$466,369
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Released
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1.7
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