The Believers
"Nothing can stop them, no one can help you. They know who you are."
Originally released in 1987. The Believers is a horror/mystery film. directed by John Schlesinger.
Starring Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, and Harley Cross
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (176 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.8M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Martin Sheen
as Cal Jamison
Helen Shaver
as Jessica Halliday
Harley Cross
as Chris Jamison
Robert Loggia
as Lt. Sean McTaggert
Elizabeth Wilson
as Kate Maslow
Harris Yulin
as Robert Calder
Lee Richardson
as Dennis Maslow
Richard Masur
as Marty Wertheimer
Carla Pinza
as Carmen Ruiz
Jimmy Smits
as Tom Lopez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,753,438
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Believers about?
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 mur...
Who directed The Believers?
The Believers was directed by John Schlesinger.
How long is The Believers?
The Believers has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Believers released?
The Believers was released on June 9, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Believers?
The main cast of The Believers includes Martin Sheen, Helen Shaver, Harley Cross, Robert Loggia, Elizabeth Wilson.
Is The Believers worth watching?
The Believers has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.