Comedy · United States of America · 1974 · 1h 33m

The Thorn

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Director
Peter McWilliams
Cast
John Bassberger as Jesus Christ Bette Midler as Virgin Mary John Greenberg as John the Baptist James Harrison as Joseph Fred LaBour as The Angel Fred Craig Reynolds as King Herod
Crew
Peter McWilliams — Editor Peter McWilliams — Writer Peter McWilliams — Producer
Tagline

More than a movie, it's a happening.

Synopsis

A series of vignettes involving various Biblical characters, including 'The Divine Mr. J', the Virgin Mary, a lecherous priest, King Herod, among others.

Mood & Themes
controversypantomimecynicalvirgin maryking herodjesus christnew testamentmetafictionirreverentlow budgetabsurdself awareness
Key Collaborators
Peter McWilliams Director Peter McWilliams Editor Peter McWilliams Writer Peter McWilliams Producer
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