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Savage Messiah
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Savage Messiah

2002-04-26 · 94 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · Thriller

As a small-town social worker investigates a commune headed by a spiritual leader calling himself Moses, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse.

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Directors
Mario Azzopardi
Production companies
Astral Films, Bernard Zukerman Productions, Corus Entertainment
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Polly WalkerPolly WalkerPaula Jackson
Luc PicardLuc PicardRoch 'Moïse' Thériault
Isabelle BlaisIsabelle BlaisLise
Louis FerreiraLouis FerreiraVern
Isabelle CyrIsabelle CyrDanielle
Julie La RochelleJulie La RochelleSuzette
Pascale MontpetitPascale MontpetitMarie-Claude
Elizabeth RobertsonMagdalene
Domini BlytheDomini BlytheGayle
John Dunn-HillJohn Dunn-HillOld Man at Farm
Kyra AzzopardiAline
Tony RobinowTony RobinowJudge Bonnard
Claude PréfontaineClaude PréfontaineMarie-Claude's Father
Susan GloverSusan GloverRod's Wife
Robert HigdenRobert HigdenGrocery Store Owner / Clerk
Marie-Julie RivestMarie-Julie RivestWoman at Social Services
David FrancisDavid FrancisCoroner
Terry SimpsonTerry SimpsonMan #1 at Bar
Ellen DavidEllen DavidWoman / Curling Team #1
Sylvie BourqueSylvie BourqueMarcelle Martin

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