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The Believers 1987 Directed by John Schlesinger

Nothing can stop them, no one can help you. They know who you are.

Mourning the accidental death of his wife and having just moved to New York with his young son, laconic police psychologist Cal Jamison is reluctantly drawn into a series of grisly, ritualistic murders involving the immolation of two youths.

Country USA
Production Countries Canada , United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Gneres Horror , Mystery , Thriller
Production Company Orion Pictures
Budget $13,000,000
Revenue $18,753,438
Release Date 9 June 1987
114 mins
Cast
Martin Sheen Cal Jamison
Helen Shaver Jessica Halliday
Harley Cross Chris Jamison
Robert Loggia Lt. Sean McTaggert
Elizabeth Wilson Kate Maslow
Harris Yulin Robert Calder
Lee Richardson Dennis Maslow
Richard Masur Marty Wertheimer
Carla Pinza Carmen Ruiz
Jimmy Smits Tom Lopez
Raúl Dávila Oscar Sezine
Janet-Laine Green Lisa Jamison
Larry Ramos Diner Counterman
Philip Corey Calder's Assistant
Jennifer Lee Pryor Calder's Assistant
Eddie Jones Police Patient
Joe Pentangelo Theater Cop
Robert Clohessy Diner Detective
Dick Martinsen Diner Cop
Tony De Santis Precinct Detective
Ana Maria Quintana A.C.H.E. Secretary
Ray Paisley Customs Agent
Micki Moore Believer
Elizabeth Hanna Doctor at Hospital
Khali Keyi African Shaman
Leroy Radcliffe Chief Tribal Dancer
Shirley Anthony Marty's Secretary
Juan Manuel Aguero News Vendor
Maria Magdaleno Woman at Newstand