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Patmos

1985

A solemn, faith-driven historical drama that moves slowly and asks for patience, offering reverence rather than spectacle.

Directed by
Jimmy Murphy
Genres
Drama
Starring
Joe McPartland, Mark Mulholland, Louis Rolston
Overview
As an older man, the Apostle John was sentenced to forced labor on the Island of Patmos. God honored John with His visions, faithfully transcribed to become the Book of Revelation.

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Directed by
Jimmy Murphy
Genres
Drama
Starring
Joe McPartland, Mark Mulholland, Louis Rolston
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • faith
    • survival
    • isolation
    • power
    • redemption
    Places
    • sea
    • prison
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Jimmy Murphy
    Starring
    Joe McPartland, Mark Mulholland, Louis Rolston, Liam O'Callaghan
    Country
    United Kingdom, United States of America

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