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God Told Me To
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God Told Me To

1976-10-22 · 90 min · ★ 5.9

Thriller · Science Fiction · Crime · Horror · Mystery

A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random citizens who claim that 'God told them to'.

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Directors
Larry Cohen
Production companies
Larco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony Lo BiancoTony Lo BiancoPeter J. Nicholas
Deborah RaffinDeborah RaffinCasey Forster
Sandy DennisSandy DennisMartha Nicholas
Sylvia SidneySylvia SidneyElizabeth Mullin
Sam LeveneSam LeveneEverett Lukas
Robert DrivasRobert DrivasDavid Morten
Mike KellinMike KellinDeputy Commissioner
Richard LynchRichard LynchBernard Phillips
Sammy WilliamsSammy WilliamsHarold Gorman
Jo Flores ChaseMrs. Gorman
William RoerickWilliam RoerickRichards
Lester RawlinsLester RawlinsBoard Chairman
Harry BellaverHarry BellaverCookie
George PattersonGeorge PattersonZero
Walter SteeleJunkie
John HeffernanJohn HeffernanBramwell
Alan CauldwellBramwell as a Youth
Robert NicholsRobert NicholsFletcher
Andy KaufmanAndy KaufmanPolice Assassin
Al FannAl FannDetective Squad

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