After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael, who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.
Acting
Tom Berenger commits to priestly angst with embarrassing sincerity.
Production
Bellisario's only theatrical film—yes, the JAG/NCIS guy.
Director
Donald P. Bellisario
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bellisario wrote this during a break from Magnum P.I. and later called it his biggest professional regret.
This bombed against actual 1988 erotic thrillers like Fatal Attraction, proving 'priest falls for murder witness' was a harder sell than 'bunny boiler.'
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