Last Rites
“A killer's time is up. But fate will reset the clock.”
Synopsis
A man is executed in the electric chair for having killed several women, but due to lightning striking a transformer at the moment of execution, he survives. As soon as he's well, however, they plan to electrocute him again, but now he has become a changed man and the female criminal psychiatrist attributes it to the electrocution wiping out certain brain cells.
Top Cast
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Randy Quaid
Jeremy Dillon
Embeth Davidtz
Dr. Lauren Riggs
A Martinez
Attorney Matt Santos
Clarence Williams III
Warden George Pierce
Jack Coleman
Agent Gary Blake
Paul Benjamin
Fez
Tracey Ellis
Lydia Stedman
Marco Rodríguez
Eddie Tyler
John Roselius
Delricio
Tom Everett
Governor Thorpe
M.C. Gainey
Quinn
John Drayman
Parish Priest
Steve Ireland
Brandon Worth
Pamela Grace
Nurse Sheila
Niesha Trout
Jenny Fontaine
F.J. O'Neil
Dr. Daniels
Wayne Duncan
FBI Agent #1
Lance E. Nichols
FBI Agent #2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Dowling
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Frost, Richard Outten
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- Last Rites
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Sydell Albert Productions, Universal Television, Great Falls Productions, Starz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Dowling
Tim Frost, Richard Outten
Mark Mothersbaugh
Ralf D. Bode
Tod Feuerman
John V. Stuckmeyer, Samuel Benedict, Sydell Albert
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Dowling
Director
John V. Stuckmeyer
Producer
Samuel Benedict
Producer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Tod Feuerman
Editor
James Allen
Production Design
Robert M. Moore
Costume Design
Jeff Ramsey
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Rites
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Rites about?
A man is executed in the electric chair for having killed several women, but due to lightning striking a transformer at the moment of execution, he survives. As soon as he's well, however, they plan to electrocute him again, but now he has become a changed man and the female criminal psychiatrist attributes it to the electrocution wiping out certain brain cells.
Who directed Last Rites?
Last Rites was directed by Kevin Dowling.
Who stars in Last Rites?
The principal cast of Last Rites includes Randy Quaid, Embeth Davidtz, A Martinez, Clarence Williams III, Jack Coleman.
When was Last Rites released and how long is it?
Last Rites was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Rites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Rites was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Rites?
Last Rites holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).