Apprentice to Murder
“They thought it was the devil. The police said it was murder.”
Synopsis
Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.
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Apprentice to Murder (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
John Reese
Chad Lowe
Billy Kelly
Mia Sara
Alice Spangler
Knut Husebø
Lars Hoeglin
Rutanya Alda
Elma Kelly
Eddie Jones
Tom Kelly
Mark Burton
Clay Myers
Adrian Sparks
Irwin Myers
Tiger Haynes
Rufus
Minnie Gentry
Mam Isobel
Blain Fairman
Foreman
Mert Hatfield
Sheriff
Keith Edwards
Cop 1
Chris Langman
Patterson
Lars Hiller
Prouty
Ed Wiley
Mr. Krieglander
Agnete G. Haaland
Mrs. Krieglander
Irina Eidsvold Tøien
Jessica
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$466K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph L. Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Wesley Moore, Allan Scott
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Apprentice to Murder
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Norway, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $466K
- Production Studios
- Hot International A/S, K/S LLF Productions, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph L. Thomas
Wesley Moore, Allan Scott
Charles Gross
Kelvin Pike
Sandy Nervig, Patrick McMahon
Michael Rauch, Roger Corman, Howard K. Grossman
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph L. Thomas
Director
Wesley Moore
Writer
Allan Scott
Writer
Howard K. Grossman
Producer
Kelvin Pike
Director of Photography
Gregory Bolton
Production Design
Sandy Nervig
Editor
Patrick McMahon
Editor
Elisabeth Seley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apprentice to Murder
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What is Apprentice to Murder about?
Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.
Who directed Apprentice to Murder?
Apprentice to Murder was directed by Ralph L. Thomas.
Who stars in Apprentice to Murder?
The principal cast of Apprentice to Murder includes Donald Sutherland, Chad Lowe, Mia Sara, Knut Husebø, Rutanya Alda.
When was Apprentice to Murder released and how long is it?
Apprentice to Murder was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Apprentice to Murder make at the box office?
Apprentice to Murder grossed $466K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Apprentice to Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apprentice to Murder was composed by Charles Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apprentice to Murder?
Apprentice to Murder holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).