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The Order

The Order

Behind the disguise of good hides the soul of evil.

20035.71h 42m

Overview

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.

Directed by Brian Helgeland
Written by Brian Helgeland
Produced by Craig Baumgarten, Brian Helgeland
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $11.6M

Top Cast

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

Alex Bernier

Shannyn Sossamon

Shannyn Sossamon

Mara Sinclair

Benno Fürmann

Benno Fürmann

William Eden

Mark Addy

Mark Addy

Thomas Garrett

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Driscoll

Francesco Carnelutti

Francesco Carnelutti

Dominic

Mattia Sbragia

Mattia Sbragia

Apathetic Bishop

Richard Bremmer

Richard Bremmer

Bookstore Owner

Maria Cristina Maccà

Maria Cristina Maccà

Sister Franca

Rosalinda Celentano

Rosalinda Celentano

Faraway Eyes Girl

Themes & Keywords

rome, italyriddlevatican (holy see)investigationexorcismsecret organizationsinrepentancepriestreligionpsychological thrillerroman catholic churchcatholicismtheologymentor protégé relationshipsin eatersuspicious deathmysticism

About The Order

The Order is a fantasy, mystery, thriller, romance, drama film released in 2003 exploring themes of rome, italy, riddle, vatican (holy see), investigation, exorcism, secret organization. Directed by Brian Helgeland, it stars Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann. For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.

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