Summaries

A ghetto priest has doubts about his calling and when he gives the last rites to a murder victim, he decides to help the man's girlfriend find his killers.

When Father Joseph McMahon visits one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death. They discover that the man was clearly murdered, that he was a celebrated artist, that he had several aliases, and that his work was particularly revered by two shady gallery owners. However, more shocking than any of the revelations is the discovery that the young woman and Father Joseph are falling in love. Father Joseph's commitment to his church has always been unflagging. He is now thrown into a crisis of faith, unwilling to compromise his vows of celibacy but unable to deny his attraction to Nim. The solving of the crime gives way to the rebirth of Father Joseph.—Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

When a Catholic priest stumbles upon a dying young man, his quest to learn more about the man's life opens his own to a world from which he has been sheltered, including an endearing relationship with the slain man's sister.—David Fowler

Details

Keywords
  • redheaded woman
  • sex with a priest
  • sleuthing
  • kissing a priest
  • confession to priest
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jan 27, 1987
Countries of origin United States Canada
Language English
Filming locations Montréal, Québec, Canada
Production companies RHI Entertainment Brademan Self Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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