God Told Me To (1976) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Mystery Crime
God Told Me To (1976) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.9/10
God Told Me To Plot Synopsis:
The storyline of this movie involves a series of motiveless murders committed by various New York residents: a sniper shoots people from a water tower; a father murders his entire family; and a cop opens fire during a St. Patrick's Day parade. The only consistent pattern to the crimes involves the perpetrators calm admissions of guilt, explaining, "God told me to." While investigating the murders, catholic police detective Peter Nicholas is increasingly troubled by evidence of a Christ-like figure named Bernard Phillips who appeared to each of the killers and can't seem to shake the feeling that his own fate is somewhat linked to this mysterious being. As he comes closer to the truth, his worst fears are confirmed.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random New Yorkers who claim that "God told them to."
Tagline: Don"t let it control you!
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God Told Me To Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
Nominations: 3
Production Co.: Unknown
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / God Told Me To Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 11, 1979, DVD: Aug 26, 2003
Producers: Larry Cohen, Roger Corman
Musicians: Frank Cordell
Cinematographers: Paul Glickman
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God Told Me To (1976) Cast (Click to Expand)
God Told Me To Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Lo Bianco | ... | Peter J. Nicholas |
| Deborah Raffin | ... | Casey Forster |
| Sandy Dennis | ... | Martha Nicholas |
| Sylvia Sidney | ... | Elizabeth Mullin |
| Sam Levene | ... | Everett Lukas |
| Robert Drivas | ... | David Morten |
| Mike Kellin | ... | Deputy Commissioner |
| Richard Lynch | ... | Bernard Phillips |
| Sammy Williams | ... | Harold Gorman |
| Jo Flores Chase | ... | Mrs. Gorman |
| William Roerick | ... | Richards |
| Lester Rawlins | ... | Board Chairman |
| Harry Bellaver | ... | Cookie |
| George Patterson | ... | Zero |
| Walter Steele | ... | Junkie |
| John Heffernan | ... | Bramwell |
| Alan Cauldwell | ... | Bramwell as a Youth |
| Robert Nichols | ... | Fletcher |
| Andy Kaufman | ... | Police Assassin |
| Al Fann | ... | Detective Squad |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tony Lo Bianco (b. October 19, 1936) – Peter J. Nicholas
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Anthony Greco | Tony LoBianco | Tony Lobianco - Deborah Raffin, as Casey Forster, passed away at age 59 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Michael & Deborah | Debra Raffin | Debra Rafin - Sandy Dennis, as Martha Nicholas, passed away at age 54 in Westport, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Sylvia Sidney, as Elizabeth Mullin, passed away at age 88 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Sylvia Sydney - Sam Levene – Everett Lukas
- Robert Drivas – David Morten
- Mike Kellin, as Deputy Commissioner, passed away at age 61 in Nyack, New York, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Michael Kellin | Myron Kellin - Richard Lynch, as Bernard Phillips, passed away at age 72 in Yucca Valley, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Sammy Williams, as Harold Gorman, passed away at age 69 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Sam Williams - Jo Flores Chase – Mrs. Gorman
- William Roerick – Richards
- Lester Rawlins – Board Chairman
- Harry Bellaver, as Cookie, passed away at age 88 in Nyack, New York, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - George Patterson – Zero
- Walter Steele – Junkie
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