Last Rites (1988)
Anno di uscita: 1988
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Ritual de Sangue, Crimes de sang, Diplo paihnidi, Last Rites - Im Fegefeuer der Sünden, L'ombra del peccato, Vínculos de sangre, Viimeinen voitelu
Regista: Donald P. Bellisario
Writer: Donald P. Bellisario
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Donald P. Bellisario, Patrick McCormick
Società: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Genere: Action, Action Film, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Storia
Angela witnesses her lover Gino being murdered by his jealous wife Zena in an act that goes beyond simple passion as Gino was involved with organized crime. Angela seeks refuge in a church where she meets young priest Michael who offers her sanctuary. However, their bond deepens and Michael begins to fall in love with Angela, causing him to question his religious vows. Adding further complexity is the revelation that Michael's own father is a powerful don, tying Michael to the very world of crime he should be denouncing as a man of God.
Riassunto
Last Rites (1988) is an American film directed by Donald P. Bellisario, blending genres such as drama, thriller, and romance. The movie revolves around Angela, who after witnessing her lover's murder, finds herself entangled in a web of organized crime and passion when she seeks refuge with Father Michael. Their relationship challenges Michael's religious vows while also forcing him to confront his family's criminal ties.
