The Church
La chiesa
“The Eleventh Commandment.”
Synopsis
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
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The Church (La Chiesa, 1989) English TRAILEROfficial
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Top Cast
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Hugh Quarshie
Father Gus
Tomas Arana
Evan
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
The Bishop
Barbara Cupisti
Lisa
Antonella Vitale
Bridal Model
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
Reverend
Asia Argento
Lotte
Roberto Caruso
Freddie
Roberto Corbiletto
Hermann, the Sacristan
Alina De Simone
Lotte's Mother
Olivia Cupisti
Mira
Micaela Pignatelli
Fashion shoot photographer
John Karlsen
Heinrich
John Richardson
Architect
Michele Soavi
1st Policeman at Lisa's House
Gianfranco De Grassi
The Accuser
Claire Hardwick
Joanna
Lars Jorgenson
Bruno
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Soavi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michele Soavi, Franco Ferrini, Dario Argento
- Original Score
- Keith Emerson, Fabio Pignatelli, Philip Glass
- Original Title
- La chiesa
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, Italian, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, ADC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michele Soavi
Michele Soavi, Franco Ferrini, Dario Argento, M.R. James
Keith Emerson, Fabio Pignatelli, Philip Glass
Renato Tafuri
Franco Fraticelli
Dario Argento, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Mario Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Michele Soavi
Director
Dario Argento
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Production Design
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Maurizio Paiola
Costume Design
Renato Tafuri
Director of Photography
Keith Emerson
Original Music Composer
Michele Soavi
Screenplay
Franco Ferrini
Screenplay
Fabio Pignatelli
Original Music Composer
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Arnaldo Dell'Acqua
Stunt Coordinator
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
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Church
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What is The Church about?
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
Who directed The Church?
The Church was directed by Michele Soavi.
Who stars in The Church?
The principal cast of The Church includes Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Barbara Cupisti, Antonella Vitale.
When was The Church released and how long is it?
The Church was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Church?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Church was composed by Keith Emerson, Fabio Pignatelli, Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Church?
The Church holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).