The Thorn(1974)
More than a movie, it's a happening.
The Thorn Synopsis
A series of vignettes involving various Biblical characters, including 'The Divine Mr. J', the Virgin Mary, a lecherous priest, King Herod, among others.
The Thorn (1974) is a comedy film directed by Peter McWilliams, released on May 24, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars John Bassberger, Bette Midler, John Greenberg and James Harrison. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter McWilliams
- Writers:
- Peter McWilliams
- Producers:
- Peter McWilliams
- Production:
- Magnum Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Thorn Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Bassberger
John Bassberger
as Jesus Christ
Bette Midler
as Virgin Mary
- John Greenberg
John Greenberg
as John the Baptist
- James Harrison
James Harrison
as Joseph
- Fred LaBour
Fred LaBour
as The Angel Fred
- Craig Reynolds
Craig Reynolds
as King Herod
- Richard Pollard
Richard Pollard
as Rabbi Gabriel
- Diana David
Diana David
as Salome
- Jack Castor
Jack Castor
as Queen
- Chi Chi
Chi Chi
as Queen
Key crew
Directed by Peter McWilliams, written by Peter McWilliams, produced by Peter McWilliams.
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The Thorn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Thorn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thorn online?
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Who stars in The Thorn?
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The main cast of The Thorn (1974) includes John Bassberger, Bette Midler, John Greenberg, James Harrison and Fred LaBour. The film was directed by Peter McWilliams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thorn released?
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The Thorn was released on May 24, 1974 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Thorn worth watching?
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The Thorn (1974) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.