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"Choosing not to believe in the Devil won't protect you from him."
-Father Lucas
Inspired by true events, "The Rite" follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith.
Directed by Mikael Håfström ("1408"), "The Rite" is a psychological thriller that uncovers the devil's reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth. The film stars Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins ("Silence of the Lambs," "Wolfman"), Colin O'Donoghue in his feature film debut, Alice Braga ("Predators"), Ciaran Hinds (HBO's "Rome," upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" films), Toby Jones ("Frost/Nixon," "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets") and Rutger Hauer ("Batman Begins," "Blade Runner").
Contrafilms' Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose") produced the film. The screenplay was penned by Michael Petroni (upcoming "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"), suggested by the book by Matt Baglio. Richard Brener, Merideth Finn and Robert Bernacchi serve as executive producers, with Mark Tuohy co-producing.
Movie information
| Release Date (USA): | 2011-01-28 |
| Rating (USA): | PG-13 |
| Release Date (UK): | 2011-02-25 |
| Rating (UK) : | 12A |
| Director: | Mikael Hafstrom |
| Producer: | Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson |
| Studio: | New Line Cinema |
| Writer/s: | Michael Petroni |
Cast
| Anthony Hopkins | Father Lucas |
| Alice Braga | Angeline |
| Ciarán Hinds | Father Xavier |
| Rutger Hauer | Istvan Kovak |
| Toby Jones | Father Matthew |
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