The 11th Commandment
“Thou shall not rape, steal or murder.”
Synopsis
Fashioning himself as a priestly avenger, Robert escapes from the insane asylum and begins slashing his way through anyone who stands between him avenging the actions of his greedy uncle.
Top Cast
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Bernard White
Robert Knight
Marilyn Hassett
Joanne Knight
Dick Sargent
Charles Knight
Greg Mullavey
Ralph Davis
Thomas Ryan
Lt. Chernoff
Haunani Minn
Kim
Steven Ford
Tom Leary
Lauren Woodland
Deborah Knight
James Avery
Attendant
Julia Campbell
Felicia
Dean Dittman
Elliot
J.D. Lewis
Robert on Bus
Oceana Marr
Nurse Lena Boucher
Jennifer Rhodes
Marilyn Ramsey
Richard Stanley
Brother Jason
Frank Whiteman
Dr. Young
John Lisbon Wood
Willie
James Higgie
2nd Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Leder
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Leder
- Original Score
- Bob Summers
- Original Title
- The 11th Commandment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Manson International Pictures, Poor Robert Productions, Forum Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Leder
Paul Leder, William W. Norton
Bob Summers
Francis Grumman
Paul Leder
Paul Leder
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Leder
Director
Paul Leder
Editor
Bob Summers
Original Music Composer
Francis Grumman
Director of Photography
Paul Leder
Producer
Paul Leder
Screenplay
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 The 11th Commandment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 11th Commandment about?
Fashioning himself as a priestly avenger, Robert escapes from the insane asylum and begins slashing his way through anyone who stands between him avenging the actions of his greedy uncle.
Who directed The 11th Commandment?
The 11th Commandment was directed by Paul Leder.
Who stars in The 11th Commandment?
The principal cast of The 11th Commandment includes Bernard White, Marilyn Hassett, Dick Sargent, Greg Mullavey, Thomas Ryan.
When was The 11th Commandment released and how long is it?
The 11th Commandment was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The 11th Commandment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 11th Commandment was composed by Bob Summers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 11th Commandment?
The 11th Commandment holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).