Commandments
“He's getting even...by breaking all the rules.”
Synopsis
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$549K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$4.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Taplitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taplitz
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- Commandments
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $549K
- Production Studios
- Northern Lights Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Taplitz
Daniel Taplitz
Joseph Vitarelli
Sławomir Idziak
Michael Jablow
Daniel Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Taplitz
Director
Daniel Taplitz
Writer
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music Composer
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
Daniel Goldberg
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commandments
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Commandments about?
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.
Who directed Commandments?
Commandments was directed by Daniel Taplitz.
Who stars in Commandments?
The principal cast of Commandments includes Aidan Quinn, Courteney Cox, Anthony LaPaglia, Alice Drummond, Pamela Gray.
When was Commandments released and how long is it?
Commandments was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Commandments?
Commandments had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $549K at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Commandments?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Commandments was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Commandments?
Commandments holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).