The Believers(1987)
“Nothing can stop them, no one can help you. They know who you are.”
Overview
Mourning the accidental death of his wife and having just moved to New York with his young son, laconic police psychologist Cal Jamison is reluctantly drawn into a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths.
Director
John Schlesinger
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Martin Sheen
as Cal Jamison
Helen Shaver
as Jessica Halliday
Harley Cross
as Chris Jamison
Robert Loggia
as Lt. Sean McTaggert
Elizabeth Wilson
as Kate Maslow
Harris Yulin
as Robert Calder
Lee Richardson
as Dennis Maslow
Richard Masur
as Marty Wertheimer
Carla Pinza
as Carmen Ruiz
Jimmy Smits
as Tom Lopez
Raúl Dávila
as Oscar Sezine
Malick Bowens
as Palo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Where can I watch The Believers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Believers (1987).
What is The Believers about?▼
Mourning the accidental death of his wife and having just moved to New York with his young son, laconic police psychologist Cal Jamison is reluctantly drawn into a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths.
Who directed The Believers?▼
The Believers was directed by John Schlesinger and released in 1987. It is a horror, mystery, thriller film.
How long is The Believers?▼
The Believers has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Believers?▼
The cast of The Believers includes Martin Sheen as Cal Jamison, Helen Shaver as Jessica Halliday, Harley Cross as Chris Jamison, Robert Loggia as Lt. Sean McTaggert, Elizabeth Wilson as Kate Maslow and more.
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