The Order
“Behind the disguise of good hides the soul of evil.”
Synopsis
For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.
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The Order (2003) Trailer | Heath Ledger | Mark Addy
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-04
Top Cast
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Heath Ledger
Alex Bernier
Shannyn Sossamon
Mara Sinclair
Benno Fürmann
William Eden
Mark Addy
Thomas Garrett
Peter Weller
Driscoll
Francesco Carnelutti
Dominic
Mattia Sbragia
Apathetic Bishop
Richard Bremmer
Bookstore Owner
Maria Cristina Maccà
Sister Franca
Rosalinda Celentano
Faraway Eyes Girl
Alessandra Costanzo
Eden's Maid
Paolo Lorimer
Englishman
John Karlsen
Eden's Manservant
David Ambrosi
Demon
Adam Levy
Master Builder
Bruno Bilotta
Bigger Bouncer
Leagh Conwell
10-Year-Old Alex
John Schwab
American Bureaucrat
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.33x
-$23.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland
- Original Score
- David Torn
- Original Title
- The Order
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.6M
- Production Studios
- N1 European Film Produktions, Baumgarten Merims Productions, 20th Century Fox, Baumgarten-Prophet Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Helgeland
Brian Helgeland
David Torn
Nicola Pecorini
Kevin Stitt
Craig Baumgarten, Brian Helgeland, Thomas M. Hammel, Michael Kuhn
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Helgeland
Director
Brian Helgeland
Screenplay
Craig Baumgarten
Producer
Brian Helgeland
Producer
David Torn
Original Music Composer
Nicola Pecorini
Director of Photography
Kevin Stitt
Editor
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Production Design
Franco Maria Salamon
Stunt Coordinator
Ian Hunter
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Order
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Order about?
For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.
Who directed The Order?
The Order was directed by Brian Helgeland.
Who stars in The Order?
The principal cast of The Order includes Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller.
When was The Order released and how long is it?
The Order was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Order?
The Order had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $11.6M at the worldwide box office (0.33 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Order?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Order was composed by David Torn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Order?
The Order holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).