Mercy
Synopsis
Detective Catherine Palmer is on the trail of an elusive serial killer. During her investigation she meets Vickie Kittrie, who belongs to an exclusive club of women who engage in secret sessions of bondage and S&M. Matters become even more complicated when Palmer finds herself attracted to Kittrie, leading to a brief lesbian encounter. Palmer soon learns that each victim belonged to this club of prominent, sexually experimental women. In order to catch the killer, Catherine must trust Vickie to guide her through the dangerous and illicit underground.
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Mercy (2000) VHS Trailer
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Top Cast
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Ellen Barkin
Det. Catherine Palmer
Wendy Crewson
Bernadine Mello
Peta Wilson
Vickie Kittrie
Karen Young
Mary
Julian Sands
Dr. Dominik Broussard
Stephen Baldwin
Mechanic
Marshall Bell
Gil Reynolds
Beau Starr
Lt. Finch
Bill MacDonald
John Beck
Stewart Bick
Cushing
Ellen-Ray Hennessy
Murial Farr
Lara Daans
Dorothy Samenov
Claire Burton
Sandra Moser
Fulvio Cecere
Leeland
Zehra Leverman
Terry Ross
Melanie Nicholls-King
Jane
Susanne Sutchy
Chestnut Woman
Danielle Marie Straus
Young Mary
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damian Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Damian Harris
- Original Score
- BC Smith
- Original Title
- Mercy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Jazz Pictures, Franchise Pictures, Merciless Movies, Phoenician Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damian Harris
Damian Harris, David L. Lindsey
BC Smith
Manuel Teran, Pauline Heaton
Stephan Fanfara
Elie Samaha, Andrew Stevens, Amedeo Ursini, Ashok Amritraj, Damian Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Damian Harris
Director
Damian Harris
Screenplay
Elie Samaha
Producer
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Amedeo Ursini
Producer
BC Smith
Original Music Composer
Manuel Teran
Director of Photography
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Stephan Fanfara
Editor
Paul D. Austerberry
Production Design
L'Wren Scott
Costume Design
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 Mercy
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What is Mercy about?
Detective Catherine Palmer is on the trail of an elusive serial killer. During her investigation she meets Vickie Kittrie, who belongs to an exclusive club of women who engage in secret sessions of bondage and S&M. Matters become even more complicated when Palmer finds herself attracted to Kittrie, leading to a brief lesbian encounter. Palmer soon learns that each victim belonged to this club of prominent, sexually experimental women. In order to catch the killer, Catherine must trust Vickie to guide her through the dangerous and illicit underground.
Who directed Mercy?
Mercy was directed by Damian Harris.
Who stars in Mercy?
The principal cast of Mercy includes Ellen Barkin, Wendy Crewson, Peta Wilson, Karen Young, Julian Sands.
When was Mercy released and how long is it?
Mercy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Mercy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mercy was composed by BC Smith.
Is Mercy based on a book or true story?
Mercy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David L. Lindsey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mercy?
Mercy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).