The Priest Killer
Synopsis
A police chief, confined to a wheelchair, and a former cop, who is now a priest, team up to discover who has been committing a series of murders of local priests. This TV movie was a backdoor pilot for the crime series SARGE and aired as a special-event spinoff of IRONSIDE.
Top Cast
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Raymond Burr
Robert T. Ironside
George Kennedy
Father Samuel Cavanaugh
Don Galloway
Det. Sgt. Ed Brown
Don Mitchell
Mark Sanger
Anthony Zerbe
Vincent Wiertel
Louise Latham
Martha Gordon
David Huddleston
Harrison Davis
Ned Romero
Monsignor
Robert Sampson
Father Dennis McMurtry
Ann Doran
Harriet Miles
Kermit Murdock
Publisher
Peter Brocco
Father Miles
Allison McKay
Woman
Regis Cordic
Archbishop
Charles Seel
Sacristan
Ron Masak
Michaels
Thomas Bellin
Mr. LaPlan
Gail Bonney
Josephine McMurtry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard A. Colla
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Van Scoyk, Joel Oliansky, David Levy
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Priest Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Harbour Productions Unlimited, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard A. Colla
Robert Van Scoyk, Joel Oliansky, David Levy
David Shire
Jacques R. Marquette
Robert L. Kimble
David Levinson, Richard A. Colla
Department Leadership Roster
Richard A. Colla
Director
David Levinson
Producer
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Robert L. Kimble
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Priest Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Priest Killer about?
A police chief, confined to a wheelchair, and a former cop, who is now a priest, team up to discover who has been committing a series of murders of local priests. This TV movie was a backdoor pilot for the crime series SARGE and aired as a special-event spinoff of IRONSIDE.
Who directed The Priest Killer?
The Priest Killer was directed by Richard A. Colla.
Who stars in The Priest Killer?
The principal cast of The Priest Killer includes Raymond Burr, George Kennedy, Don Galloway, Don Mitchell, Anthony Zerbe.
When was The Priest Killer released and how long is it?
The Priest Killer was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Priest Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Priest Killer was composed by David Shire.