Movie

The Thorn

“More than a movie, it's a happening.”

★ 8.0(3)19741h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Peter McWilliams
Release date: 1974-05-24
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Magnum Entertainment

About The Thorn

The Thorn is a 1974 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Peter McWilliams, starring John Bassberger, Bette Midler and John Greenberg. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thorn in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

John Bassberger

Jesus Christ

Bette Midler

Virgin Mary

John Greenberg

John the Baptist

James Harrison

Joseph

Fred LaBour

The Angel Fred

Craig Reynolds

King Herod

Richard Pollard

Rabbi Gabriel

Diana David

Salome

Jack Castor

Queen

Chi Chi

Queen

Themes & keywords

controversypantomimecynicalvirgin maryking herodjesus christnew testamentmetafictionirreverentlow budgetabsurdself awarenessreligious satire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Thorn in Mexico?+

The Thorn is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Thorn on Netflix?+

The Thorn is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Thorn?+

The Thorn has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Thorn?+

The Thorn stars John Bassberger, Bette Midler, John Greenberg, James Harrison and Fred LaBour.

When did The Thorn come out?+

The Thorn is a 1974 movie directed by Peter McWilliams.

What genre is The Thorn?+

The Thorn is Comedy film.

Who directed The Thorn?+

The Thorn was directed by Peter McWilliams.