Savage Messiah
“He promised them... Love, Healing, SALVATION”
Synopsis
As a small-town social worker investigates a commune headed by a spiritual leader calling himself Moses, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse.
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Savage Messiah Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-20
Top Cast
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Polly Walker
Paula Jackson
Luc Picard
Roch 'Moïse' Thériault
Isabelle Blais
Lise
Louis Ferreira
Vern
Isabelle Cyr
Danielle
Julie La Rochelle
Suzette
Pascale Montpetit
Marie-Claude
Elizabeth Robertson
Magdalene
Domini Blythe
Gayle
John Dunn-Hill
Old Man at Farm
Kyra Azzopardi
Aline
Tony Robinow
Judge Bonnard
Claude Préfontaine
Marie-Claude's Father
Susan Glover
Rod's Wife
Robert Higden
Grocery Store Owner / Clerk
Marie-Julie Rivest
Woman at Social Services
David Francis
Coroner
Terry Simpson
Man #1 at Bar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Azzopardi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharon Riis
- Original Score
- Frank Ilfman
- Original Title
- Savage Messiah
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Astral Films, Bernard Zukerman Productions, Corus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Azzopardi
Sharon Riis
Frank Ilfman
Serge Ladouceur
Mike Lee
Bernard Zukerman
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Azzopardi
Director
Sharon Riis
Screenplay
Bernard Zukerman
Producer
Serge Ladouceur
Director of Photography
Mike Lee
Editor
Jean-Baptiste Tard
Production Design
Mario Davignon
Costume Design
Mario Rachiele
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savage Messiah
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What is Savage Messiah about?
As a small-town social worker investigates a commune headed by a spiritual leader calling himself Moses, she discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuse.
Who directed Savage Messiah?
Savage Messiah was directed by Mario Azzopardi.
Who stars in Savage Messiah?
The principal cast of Savage Messiah includes Polly Walker, Luc Picard, Isabelle Blais, Louis Ferreira, Isabelle Cyr.
When was Savage Messiah released and how long is it?
Savage Messiah was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Savage Messiah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Savage Messiah was composed by Frank Ilfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Savage Messiah?
Savage Messiah holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.