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Commandments (1997)

Movie ★ 5.0 88 min

Comedy Drama Romance

Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.

Daniel Taplitz Writer Daniel Taplitz Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 2, 1997
Runtime
88 min
Rating
R
Budget
$5.0M
Box office
$548,562
IMDb
tt0115927
Language
Studio
Northern Lights Entertainment,

Themes

Cast

Aidan Quinn Aidan Quinn Seth Warner Courteney Cox Courteney Cox Rachel Luce Anthony LaPaglia Anthony LaPaglia Harry Luce Alice Drummond Alice Drummond Mrs. Mann Pamela Gray Pamela Gray Melissa Murphy Joanna Going Joanna Going Karen Warner Peter Jacobson Peter Jacobson Banker Amy Sedaris Amy Sedaris Scholar Tom Aldredge Tom Aldredge Mr. Mann Michael Badalucco Michael Badalucco Detective John Tormey John Tormey Desk Sergeant Jack Gilpin Jack Gilpin Gordon Bloom

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Frequently asked questions

What is Commandments about?
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.
Who directed Commandments?
Commandments was directed by Daniel Taplitz.
Who stars in Commandments?
Commandments stars Aidan Quinn, Courteney Cox, Anthony LaPaglia, Alice Drummond.
When was Commandments released?
Commandments is a 1997 comedy, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Commandments?
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