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Messenger of Death
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Messenger of Death

1988-09-16 · 91 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Crime · Thriller

A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.

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Directors
J. Lee Thompson
Production companies
Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,074,681

Top Cast

Charles BronsonCharles BronsonGarret Smith
Trish Van DevereTrish Van DevereJastra Watson
Laurence LuckinbillLaurence LuckinbillHomer Foxx
Daniel BenzaliDaniel BenzaliBarney Doyle
Marilyn HassettMarilyn HassettJosephine Fabrizio
Charles DierkopCharles DierkopOrville Beecham
Jeff CoreyJeff CoreyWillis Beecham
John IrelandJohn IrelandZenas Beecham
Penny PeyserPenny PeyserTrudy Pike
Gene DavisGene DavisJunior Assassin
John SolariSenior Assassin
Jon CedarJon CedarSaul
Tom EverettTom EverettWiley
Duncan GambleLieutenant Scully
Jerome ThorJerome ThorJimmy
Sydna ScottSarah Beecham
Cheryl WatersCheryl WatersMagda Beecham
Melanie NobleRebecca Beecham
Patricia AllisonFlorinda Beecham
Maria MayenzetMaria MayenzetEsther Beecham

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