The Good Shepherd (also known as The Confessor in the United States) is a 2004 drama film directed by Lewin Webb, starring Christian Slater, Molly Parker and Stephen Rea. The film follows a straying Catholic priest's investigation of a troubled teen's mysterious death. It was released direct-to-video on March 21, 2006.
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Directed by | Lewin Webb |
Written by | Brad Mirman |
Produced by | Gary Howsam |
Starring | Christian Slater Molly Parker Stephen Rea |
Cinematography | Curtis J. Petersen |
Edited by | Nick Rotundo |
Music by | Gary Koftinoff |
Production company | Peace Arch Entertainment Group |
Distributed by | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
This religious-themed thriller follows Daniel Clemens (Christian Slater), a fallen priest turned public-relations representative for the Catholic Church, risking his life to prove the innocence of a fellow clergyman who has been accused of committing murder. With the help from a dedicated reporter (Molly Parker) and a truth-seeking church lawyer (Stephen Rea), they begin uncovering a scandal that tests their faith.[1]
Filming took place in Hamilton, Ontario in 2004.[2]
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