Savage Messiah (2002 film)
| Savage Messiah | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mario Azzopardi |
| Written by | Sharon Riis |
| Starring | |
| Distributed by | Christal Films |
Release date | April 26, 2002 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Box office | $854,613[1] |
Savage Messiah (French: Moïse, l’affaire Roch Thériault) is a Canadian thriller-drama film, released in 2002. The film dramatizes the real-life story of Roch "Moïse" Thériault, a cult leader who was arrested in Burnt River, Ontario, in 1989.
The film stars Luc Picard as Thériault, and Polly Walker as Paula Jackson, the social worker whose investigation revealed Thériault's crimes.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Limited-release winners at the B.O.". Variety. July 29, 2002. p. A14.
- ^ "Savage Messiah - European Premiere Screening". di-ve.com. June 2, 2003.
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