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Last Rites

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After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela (Daphne Zuniga) seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael (Tom Berenger), who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times This is it -- located at last and with only six weeks to spare -- the worst film of 1988. Rated: 0/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily An idiotic thriller that becomes increasingly preposterous as it goes. Rated: 1/5 Jul 28, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jelisije J The twist absolutely destroys this movie and because of that it goes from a mediocre film to a straight disaster film. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Alain E So, this movie intriguingly has abysmal ratings here and 4.5/5 on Prime. Roger Ebert declared it the worst movie of the year, probably because he disagreed with the way it handles Catholicism. I thought four fifths made sense and then we had some improbable turns. Not only the priest played by Berenger abandons the church in order to have sex with Daphne Zuniga’s character, but then joins the criminal organization run by his father! Zuniga’s character initially appears to be a well intended girl in love with the wrong man, until she is revealed to be a double crossing monster. At that point the ex priest leaves her to die at the hands of his sister! And so on. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Michael A What on earth is Tom Berenger doing in this movie? He's a good actor though you wouldn't know it if this were your only impression. Such a horribly directed movie, good luck in watching it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Audience Member It's one of those so bad but laughable movies, The odious all around acting, mixed with the awful writing. A perfect addition for a future episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Donald Bellisario has been busy cranking out dull TV product for decades (the sleep-inducing "NCIS" series, etc.) Here, he tosses out, thankfully!, his only movie project ever. Let's all kiss the ground for that at least, okay! This is hilariously awful! It is packed with tons of bad New York stereotypes. It inexplicably features an Irish dude (Berenger) badly trying to pass for Italian. And, worst of all? The impossibly stick-thin Daphne Zuniga is playing Mexican? Really?! Man, this is bad, BAD, B-A-D! And, the "twists" at the end will leave you shaking your head and desperately trying not to laugh. But, you will laugh, and you will laugh hysterically! (did I mention this movie wasn't good?) Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I like Tom Berenger and I like Daphne Zuniga, but this story about a priest helping to hide witness to a mob hit, and then falling in love with her, was just dumb and boring. Paul Dooley has a bit part, so that's always good and gave the film an extra half a star for me. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela (Daphne Zuniga) seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael (Tom Berenger), who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.
Director
Donald P. Bellisario
Producer
Donald P. Bellisario, Patrick McCormick
Screenwriter
Donald P. Bellisario
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 18, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 29, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$292.3K
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround
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