The Church(1989)
La chiesa
The Eleventh Commandment.
The Church Synopsis
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
The Church (1989) is a horror film directed by Michele Soavi, released on March 10, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr. and Barbara Cupisti. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 259 ratings.
- Director:
- Michele Soavi
- Writers:
- Dario Argento, Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
- Producers:
- Dario Argento, Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
- Cinematographer:
- Renato Tafuri
- Composer:
- Keith Emerson
- Production:
- Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, ADC Films
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Church (1989) Trailer
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The Church Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh Quarshie
as Father Gus
Tomas Arana
as Evan
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
as The Bishop
Barbara Cupisti
as Lisa
Antonella Vitale
as Bridal Model
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
as Reverend
Asia Argento
as Lotte
- Roberto Caruso
Roberto Caruso
as Freddie
- Roberto Corbiletto
Roberto Corbiletto
as Hermann, the Sacristan
- Alina De Simone
Alina De Simone
as Lotte's Mother
- Olivia Cupisti
Olivia Cupisti
as Mira
Micaela Pignatelli
as Fashion shoot photographer
Key crew
Directed by Michele Soavi, written by Dario Argento, Dario Argento and Franco Ferrini, produced by Dario Argento, Mario Cecchi Gori and Vittorio Cecchi Gori.
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The Church Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 259 ratings.
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The Church – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Church online?
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The Church (1989) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Shudder Apple TV channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Church?
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The main cast of The Church (1989) includes Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Barbara Cupisti and Antonella Vitale. The film was directed by Michele Soavi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Church released?
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The Church was released on March 10, 1989 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Church worth watching?
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The Church (1989) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 259 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Church?
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Yes. The official The Church trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.