based on novel or book,revenge,mormon,newspaper reporter,murder of family,investigative reporter

Messenger of Death (1988)

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What the cops can't do, he will.

Wifes and children of the Mormon Orville Beecham become victims of a massacre in his own house. The police believes the crime had a religious motive. Orville doesn't give any comment on the case, is taken into protective custody. Journalist Smith persuades him to help him in the investigation - and finds out about economic motives for the murder.

Cast & Crew

Director
J. Lee Thompson
  • Profile picture of Charles Bronson
    Garret Smith Charles Bronson
  • Profile picture of Trish Van Devere
    Jastra Watson Trish Van Devere
  • Profile picture of Laurence Luckinbill
    Homer Foxx Laurence Luckinbill
  • Profile picture of Daniel Benzali
    Chief Barney Doyle Daniel Benzali
  • Profile picture of Marilyn Hassett
    Josephine Fabrizio Marilyn Hassett
  • Profile picture of Charles Dierkop
    Orville Beecham Charles Dierkop
  • Profile picture of Jeff Corey
    Willis Beecham Jeff Corey
  • Profile picture of John Ireland
    Zenas Beecham John Ireland

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • revenge
  • mormon
  • newspaper reporter
  • murder of family
  • investigative reporter