The 7th Commandment (1961): Cast
The 7th Commandment is a 1961 crime drama directed by Irvin Berwick, starring John Harmon as Pete, Patrick Cranshaw and Jonathan Kidd. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Irvin Berwick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crown International Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 7th Commandment About?
The premise of The 7th Commandment without spoilers.
After a car crash leaves Ted with amnesia, a preacher helps him assume the role of an evangelist. His quick rise draws the attention of his ex‑girlfriend and her new boyfriend, who blackmail him for hidden money. As memories return, Ted believes he killed the other driver, forcing him to confront the truth behind his new ministry.
The 7th Commandment Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deep cleavage
- blonde bombshell
- floozie
- woman wears a black bra and panties
- teenage girl
- woman wears a sheer negligee
- woman wears wet clothes
- shortie nightgown
- bend down exposing cleavage
- wife cheats on husband on wedding night
- neo noir
- b movie
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- poverty row film
- low budget film
- double feature film
- drive in theatre fodder
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- extortion
- deception
- false assumption of murder
- white trash
- traveling evangelist
- tent show preacher
- tutor
- murder
- double murder
- phony wedding
- drunken stupor
- driving under the influence
- fleeing the scene of an accident
- drunk driver
- tabernacle
- church congregation
- cigarette smoking
- gunfire
- pimp whore relationship
- retribution
- reprisal
- heart attack
- prayer
- severe dilemma
- violence
- creepy
- obsession
- grief
- trials and tribulations piling up
- ex convict
- attempted murder
- newspaper story
The 7th Commandment Cast & Characters
John Harmon leads the cast as Pete, with Patrick Cranshaw as Phony Preacher and Jonathan Kidd as Ted Mathews, alias Rev. Tad Morgan. Directed by Irvin Berwick; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Irvin Berwick
- John Harmon as Pete
- Patrick Cranshaw as Phony Preacher
- Jonathan Kidd as Ted Mathews, alias Rev. Tad Morgan
- Wayne Berwick as Jerry Nelson, lame boy
Also Starring in The 7th Commandment
· 3 more- Frank Arvidson Rev. Noah Turnbull
- Wendy Berwick Margaret Bannister, hearing-impaired teen
- Lynn Statten Terry James
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The 7th Commandment FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The 7th Commandment, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 7th Commandment?
The 7th Commandment runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The 7th Commandment released?
The 7th Commandment was released on December 1, 1961.
Who directed The 7th Commandment?
The 7th Commandment was directed by Irvin Berwick.
More films by Irvin Berwick Who is in the cast of The 7th Commandment?
The 7th Commandment stars John Harmon as Pete, Patrick Cranshaw as Phony Preacher and Jonathan Kidd as Ted Mathews, alias Rev. Tad Morgan, among 7 credited actors.
Does The 7th Commandment have a post-credit scene?
No. The 7th Commandment has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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