Top Cast
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Martin Donovan
Jesus Christ
PJ Harvey
Magdalena
Dave Simonds
Dave
Thomas Jay Ryan
Satan
Miho Nikaido
Edie
D.J. Mendel
Lawyer
Katreen Hardt
Receptionist
James Urbaniak
True Believer
Anna Köhler
Hotel Clerk
Martin Pfefferkorn
Martyr
Layla Alexander
Waitress
Michael Ornstein
Computer Wizard
Paul Albe
Mormon Thug #1
Don Creech
Mormon Thug #2
Joseph McKenna
Man at Airport
Abby Royle
Woman at Airport
Georgia Hubley
The Salvation Army Band
Ira Kaplan
The Salvation Army Band
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Hartley
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Hartley
- Original Title
- The Book of Life
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- True Fiction Pictures, Haut et Court, La Sept-Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Jim Denault
Steve Hamilton
Matthew Myers, Thierry Cagianut, Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo, Jerome Brownstein
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Hartley
Writer
Hal Hartley
Director
Matthew Myers
Producer
Jim Denault
Director of Photography
Thierry Cagianut
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Caroline Benjo
Producer
Pierre Chevalier
Producer
Steve Hamilton
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Book of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Book of Life about?
New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.
Who directed The Book of Life?
The Book of Life was directed by Hal Hartley.
Who stars in The Book of Life?
The principal cast of The Book of Life includes Martin Donovan, PJ Harvey, Dave Simonds, Thomas Jay Ryan, Miho Nikaido.
When was The Book of Life released and how long is it?
The Book of Life was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.