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Apprentice to Murder( 1988)

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They thought it was the devil. The police said it was murder.

Overview

Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Donald Sutherland

      John Reese

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      Chad Lowe

      Billy Kelly

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      Mia Sara

      Alice Spangler

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      Knut Husebø

      Lars Hoeglin

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      Rutanya Alda

      Elma Kelly

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      Eddie Jones

      Tom Kelly

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      Mark Burton

      Clay Myers

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      Adrian Sparks

      Irwin Myers

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      Tiger Haynes

      Rufus

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      Minnie Gentry

      Mam Isobel

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      Blain Fairman

      Foreman

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      Mert Hatfield

      Sheriff

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      Keith Edwards

      Cop 1

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      Chris Langman

      Patterson

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      Lars Hiller

      Prouty

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      Ed Wiley

      Mr. Krieglander

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      Agnete G. Haaland

      Mrs. Krieglander

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      Irina Eidsvold Tøien

      Jessica

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      Bembo Davies

      Factory Worker

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      Tor Hansen

      Factory Worker

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      Michael Haley

      Jailer

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      Edel Eckblad

      Old Woman

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      Jon Torstein Bakken

      First Student at Frat House (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Fri Oct 10 2025
    **_Caught between a charismatic healer and a beautiful girl in late 1920s’ Pennsylvania_** Shot in September-November, 1986, this is a psychological drama and supernatural thriller based on a true story that took place in the Pennsylvania Dutch community southeast of York in late November, 1928. The case involved the practice of Braucherei or powwow, which was their brand of folk medicine. The book “The Long Lost Friend” was their manual, written by powwower Johann Georg Hohman (published in 1820). Donald Sutherland is effective as the fascinating healer with a Christian garnishment whil...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    466369.00

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