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The Rite

Movie·2011·Drama, Thriller, Horror·1h 54m·6.1 (2,246)·Directed by Mikael Håfström

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Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.

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Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsFather Lucas TrevantColin O'DonoghueColin O'DonoghueMichael KovakAlice BragaAlice BragaAngelineRutger HauerRutger HauerIstvan KovakCiarán HindsCiarán HindsFather XavierToby JonesToby JonesFather MatthewMaria Grazia CucinottaMaria Grazia CucinottaAunt AndriaMarta GastiniMarta GastiniRosaria

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