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Still from God Told Me To — God Told Me To (1976) — Larry CohenPhotographed by Paul Glickman

Poster for God Told Me To

Larry Cohen

God Told Me To

English / 1976 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Science Fiction Horror

Letterboxd: 3.46/5·18.5K ratings·5.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random citizens who claim that 'God told them to'.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLarry Cohen

WriterLarry Cohen

CinematographerPaul Glickman

ComposerFrank Cordell

EditorMichael D. Corey, William J. Waters, Arthur Mandelberg, Chris Lebenzon

ProducerLarry Cohen, Roger Corman

Cast

Tony Lo Biancoas Peter J. Nicholas

Deborah Raffinas Casey Forster

Sandy Dennisas Martha Nicholas

Sylvia Sidneyas Elizabeth Mullin

Sam Leveneas Everett Lukas

Robert Drivasas David Morten

Mike Kellinas Deputy Commissioner

Richard Lynchas Bernard Phillips

Sammy Williamsas Harold Gorman

Jo Flores Chaseas Mrs. Gorman

William Roerickas Richards

Lester Rawlinsas Board Chairman

Harry Bellaveras Cookie

George Pattersonas Zero

Walter Steeleas Junkie

John Heffernanas Bramwell

Alan Cauldwellas Bramwell as a Youth

Robert Nicholsas Fletcher

Andy Kaufmanas Police Assassin

Al Fannas Detective Squad

God Told Me To (1976) | Criteria