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The Good Shepherd

2004 · 88 min

A somber, slow-burning mystery that feels like uncovering secrets in a quiet, uneasy institution.

Directed by
Lewin Webb
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Starring
Christian Slater, Molly Parker, Stephen Rea
Overview
When a clergyman is accused for the murder of a social worker, the parish priest recruits a reporter (and his ex-girlfriend) to clear his name.

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Directed by
Lewin Webb
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Starring
Christian Slater, Molly Parker, Stephen Rea
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • mystery
  • corruption
  • faith
  • guilt
  • justice
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, thriller
Directed by
Lewin Webb
Written by
Brad Mirman
Starring
Christian Slater, Molly Parker, Stephen Rea, Gordon Pinsent, Nancy Beatty, Von Flores, Daniel Kash, Alex Paxton-Beesley
Music
Gary Koftinoff
Cinematography
Curtis Petersen
Runtime
88 min
Country
Canada
Languages
English

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