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Mystery of the Sacred Shroud

1978 · 85 min

A sober, interview-driven inquiry that treats a religious relic as a puzzle, asking for patience and curiosity rather than excitement.

Directed by
Harry Mastrogeorge
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Richard Burton
Overview
This fascinating documentary explores the mysteries behind the Shroud of Turin, which is believed by millions of Christians to be the burial cloth of Jesus. The program features many interviews with scientists, scholars, religious leaders and theologians that have examined and tested the Shroud.

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Directed by
Harry Mastrogeorge
Genres
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Starring
Richard Burton
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  • tensestrength 1 of 3
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  • faith
  • mystery
  • science
  • identity
  • death
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Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
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  • documentary
  • true story
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  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Harry Mastrogeorge
Written by
Harry Mastrogeorge
Starring
Richard Burton
Runtime
85 min
Country
United States of America

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