Commandments
"He's getting even...by breaking all the rules."
Originally released in 1997. Commandments is a comedy/drama film. directed by Daniel Taplitz. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aidan Quinn, Courteney Cox, and Anthony LaPaglia
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$548.6K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $548,562
Production Companies
- Northern Lights Entertainment
- Gramercy Pictures
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 destro...
Who directed Commandments?
Commandments was directed by Daniel Taplitz.
How long is Commandments?
Commandments has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Commandments released?
Commandments was released on May 2, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Commandments?
The main cast of Commandments includes Aidan Quinn, Courteney Cox, Anthony LaPaglia, Alice Drummond, Pamela Gray.