The Wrath of God
“They offered them a choice—THE FIRING SQUAD . . . or The Wrath of God”
Synopsis
Set in the 1920s, several foreigners held by a South American military group are offered possible freedom if they accept to topple a local crazed military leader.
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Wrath of God.
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-27
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Father Oliver Van Horne
Frank Langella
Thomas De La Plata
Rita Hayworth
Señora De La Plata
John Colicos
Col. Santilla
Victor Buono
Jennings
Ken Hutchison
Emmet Keogh
Paula Pritchett
Chela
Gregory Sierra
Jurado
Frank Ramírez
Carlos Moreno
Enrique Lucero
Nacho
Jorge Russek
Cordona
Chano Urueta
Antonio
José Luis Parades
Pablito
Aurora Clavel
Señora Moreno
Victor Eberg
Delgado
Pancho Córdova
Tacho
Guillermo Hernández
Diaz
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Higgins, Ralph Nelson
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Wrath of God
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Jack Higgins, Ralph Nelson
Lalo Schifrin
Álex Phillips Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Nelson
Director
Jack Higgins
Writer
Ralph Nelson
Writer
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Theodore R. Parvin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrath of God
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What is The Wrath of God about?
Set in the 1920s, several foreigners held by a South American military group are offered possible freedom if they accept to topple a local crazed military leader.
Who directed The Wrath of God?
The Wrath of God was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in The Wrath of God?
The principal cast of The Wrath of God includes Robert Mitchum, Frank Langella, Rita Hayworth, John Colicos, Victor Buono.
When was The Wrath of God released and how long is it?
The Wrath of God was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrath of God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrath of God was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrath of God?
The Wrath of God holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).