The Confessor (film)
| The Confessor | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Lewin Webb |
| Written by | Brad Mirman |
| Produced by | Gary Howsam |
| Starring | Christian Slater Molly Parker Stephen Rea |
| Cinematography | Curtis J. Petersen |
| Edited by | Nick Rotundo |
| Music by | Gary Koftinoff |
Production company | Peace Arch Entertainment Group |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Good Shepherd (also known as The Confessor in the United States) is a 2004 drama film directed by Lewin Webb, starring Christian Slater, Molly Parker and Stephen Rea. The film follows a straying Catholic priest's investigation of a troubled teen's mysterious death. It was released direct-to-video on March 21, 2006.
Plot[edit]
This religious-themed thriller follows Daniel Clemens (Christian Slater), a fallen priest turned public-relations representative for the Catholic Church, risking his life to prove the innocence of a fellow clergyman who has been accused of committing murder. With the help from a dedicated reporter (Molly Parker) and a truth-seeking church lawyer (Stephen Rea), they begin uncovering a scandal that tests their faith.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Christian Slater as Daniel Clemens
- Molly Parker as Madeline Finney
- Stephen Rea as McCaran
- Gordon Pinsent as Cardinal Ledesma
- Nancy Beatty as Lucy Gallagher
- Von Flores as Father Andrews
- Daniel Kash as Jeffrey Altman
- Alex Paxton-Beesley as Monica
- Jordan Hughes as Cameron
- Roman Podhora as Detective Sherman
- Shawn Lawrence as Bishop Sorano
- Colin Glazer as Monsignor Hummel
- Joan Gregson as Mrs. Donelly
- Kyra Harper as Mrs. Andrews
- Duane Murray as James
- Tim Progosh as Phillip Patterson
- Gary Brennan as Grey Hair
- James Dallas Smith as Eric Halloran
- Vanessa MacDonald as Female Police Officer
- Renee Percy as Godmother
Filming[edit]
Filming took place in Hamilton, Ontario in 2004.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Movie Information". Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Productions Shot in Hamilton". Hamilton. Hamilton. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
External links[edit]
 | This article related to a Canadian film of the 2000s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |