The Thorn
“More than a movie, it's a happening.”
Synopsis
A series of vignettes involving various Biblical characters, including 'The Divine Mr. J', the Virgin Mary, a lecherous priest, King Herod, among others.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
16mm version (Detroit, Michigan)
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter McWilliams
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter McWilliams
- Original Title
- The Thorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Magnum Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter McWilliams
Peter McWilliams
Peter McWilliams
Peter McWilliams
Department Leadership Roster
Peter McWilliams
Producer
Peter McWilliams
Director
Peter McWilliams
Editor
Peter McWilliams
Writer
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 The Thorn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thorn about?
A series of vignettes involving various Biblical characters, including 'The Divine Mr. J', the Virgin Mary, a lecherous priest, King Herod, among others.
Who directed The Thorn?
The Thorn was directed by Peter McWilliams.
Who stars in The Thorn?
The principal cast of The Thorn includes John Bassberger, Bette Midler, John Greenberg, James Harrison, Fred LaBour.
When was The Thorn released and how long is it?
The Thorn was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thorn?
The Thorn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).