The Thorn

Directed by Peter McWilliams
R
1971    1h 33mComedy
5.08.5
A biting satire of the commercialization of religion. Bette Midler, in her film debut, is a contemporary Vigin Mary in a comedy about raising the Messiah in the modern world. Her husband Joseph is an inventor obsessed with creating holy appliances, but his claim to fame comes when he invents the crucifix.

Where to Watch The Thorn

  • John BassbergerJesus Christ
  • Bette MidlerVirgin Mary
  • John GreenbergJohn the Baptist
  • James HarrisonJoseph
  • Fred LaBourThe Angel Fred
  • Craig ReynoldsKing Herod
  • Richard PollardRabbi Gabriel
  • Diana DavidSalome
  • Jack CastorQueen
  • Chi ChiQueen
  • Peter McWilliamsDirector / Writer / Producer / Editor
  • Jon DuffSound Recordist

 

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The Thorn Trivia

The Thorn was released on January 1, 1971.

The Thorn was directed by Peter McWilliams.

The Thorn has a runtime of 1 hr 33 min.

The Thorn was produced by Peter McWilliams.

The key characters in The Thorn are Jesus Christ (John Bassberger), Virgin Mary (Bette Midler), John the Baptist (John Greenberg).

The Thorn is rated R.

The Thorn is a Comedy film.

The Thorn has an audience rating of 5 out of 10.

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