The Order (2003)

Behind the disguise of good hides the soul of evil.

The Order (2003) poster

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.

Director: Brian Helgeland
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Torn
Cinematography: Nicola Pecorini
Editing: Kevin Stitt
Production: N1 European Film Produktions, Baumgarten Merims Productions, 20th Century Fox, Baumgarten-Prophet Entertainment
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Psychological Mind Puzzles and the Great Riddle, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?

Keywords

rome, italy, riddle, vatican (holy see), investigation, exorcism, secret organization, sin, repentance, priest, religion, psychological thriller, roman catholic church, catholicism, theology, mentor protégé relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Order about?
For centuries, a secret Order of priests has existed within the Church. A renegade priest, Father Alex Bernier, is sent to Rome to investigate the mysterious death of one of the Order's most revered members. Following a series of strangely similar killings, Bernier launches an investigation that forces him to confront unimaginable evil.
Who directed The Order?
The Order was directed by Brian Helgeland.
Who stars in The Order?
The Order stars Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller, Francesco Carnelutti.
How long is The Order?
The Order has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Order?
The Order is a Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Order?
The Order had a budget of $35M.
How much did The Order gross?
The Order grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was The Order produced?
The Order was produced in Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Order?
The themes of The Order include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Psychological Mind Puzzles and the Great Riddle, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?.