The Thorn
R
4.9
1974
1 hr 33 min
Comedy
In her film debut, Bette Midler portrays the Virgin Mary in a biting satire of the commercialization of religion.
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- Cast：
- Bette Midler
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Excellent, Without a doubt!!
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Absolutely Fantastic
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There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
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By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
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