God Told Me To
1976 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
The storyline of this movie involves a series of motiveless murders committed by various New York residents: a sniper shoots people from a water tower; a father murders his entire family; and a cop (Andy Kaufman) opens fire during a St. Patrick's Day parade. The only consistent pattern to the crimes involves the perpetrators calm admissions of guilt, explaining, "God told me to." While investigating the murders, catholic police detective Peter Nicholas (Tony Lo Bianco) is increasingly troubled by evidence of a Christ-like figure named Bernard Phillips (Richard Lynch) who appeared to each of the killers and can't seem to shake the feeling that his own fate is somewhat linked to this mysterious being. As he comes closer to the truth, his worst fears are confirmed.
Direction Larry Cohen
Cast Tony Lo Bianco · Deborah Raffin · Sandy Dennis · Sylvia Sidney · Sam Levene · Robert Drivas · Mike Kellin · Richard Lynch
Soundtrack Frank Cordell
Screenplay Larry Cohen
Cinematography Paul Glickman
Original title God Told Me To
5.6
397 votes (FilmAffinity)
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