The Rosary Murders
“God works in mysterious ways. Man works in the deadliest.”
Synopsis
A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Rosary Murders ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-02
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Father Robert Koesler
Charles Durning
Father Ted Nabors
Belinda Bauer
Pat Lennon
Josef Sommer
Lieutenant Koznicki
James Murtaugh
Robert Javison
Leila Danette
Mrs. Washington
Addison Powell
Father Edward Killeen
Kathleen Tolan
Sister Ann Vania
Tom Mardirosian
Detective Fallon
Anita Barone
Irene Jimenez
John Danelle
Detective Harris
Anna Minot
Sister Mary Martyrs
Lupe Ontiveros
Sophie
Roger Angelini
Brainard
B. Constance Barry
Sister Grace
Doris Biscoe
Newscaster
Sandy Broad
Librarian
Keith Brooks
Altar Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Walton
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmore Leonard, Fred Walton
- Original Score
- Don Sebesky, Bobby Laurel
- Original Title
- The Rosary Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Walton
Elmore Leonard, Fred Walton, William X. Kienzle
Don Sebesky, Bobby Laurel
David Golia
Sam Vitale
Robert G. Laurel, Michael R. Mihalich
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Walton
Director
Elmore Leonard
Screenplay
Fred Walton
Screenplay
Don Sebesky
Original Music Composer
Bobby Laurel
Original Music Composer
David Golia
Director of Photography
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Sam Vitale
Editor
Judith Dolan
Costume Design
Robert G. Laurel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rosary Murders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rosary Murders about?
A priest is put in a dilemma when the serial killer who has been murdering priests and nuns confesses to him.
Who directed The Rosary Murders?
The Rosary Murders was directed by Fred Walton.
Who stars in The Rosary Murders?
The principal cast of The Rosary Murders includes Donald Sutherland, Charles Durning, Belinda Bauer, Josef Sommer, James Murtaugh.
When was The Rosary Murders released and how long is it?
The Rosary Murders was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Rosary Murders make at the box office?
The Rosary Murders grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Rosary Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rosary Murders was composed by Don Sebesky, Bobby Laurel.
Is The Rosary Murders based on a book or true story?
The Rosary Murders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William X. Kienzle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rosary Murders?
The Rosary Murders holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).