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The Book of Life
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The Book of Life

1998-08-22 · 63 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Fantasy

New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.

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Directors
Hal Hartley
Production companies
True Fiction Pictures, Haut et Court, La Sept-Arte
Countries
France, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martin DonovanMartin DonovanJesus Christ
PJ HarveyPJ HarveyMagdalena
Dave SimondsDave
Thomas Jay RyanThomas Jay RyanSatan
Miho NikaidoMiho NikaidoEdie
D.J. MendelD.J. MendelLawyer
Katreen HardtReceptionist
James UrbaniakJames UrbaniakTrue Believer
Anna KöhlerHotel Clerk
Martin PfefferkornMartin PfefferkornMartyr
Layla AlexanderLayla AlexanderWaitress
Michael OrnsteinMichael OrnsteinComputer Wizard
Paul AlbePaul AlbeMormon Thug #1
Don CreechDon CreechMormon Thug #2
Joseph McKennaJoseph McKennaMan at Airport
Abby RoyleAbby RoyleWoman at Airport
Georgia HubleyThe Salvation Army Band
Ira KaplanThe Salvation Army Band
James McNewThe Salvation Army Band
William S. BurroughsWilliam S. BurroughsPreacher on Radio (voice)

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