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Child of Darkness, Child of Light

Child of Darkness, Child of Light

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Child of Darkness, Child of Light

"A holy miracle. An unholy terror."

1991

1h 25m

5.6(12 votes)

Horror

TV Movie

Overview

A Catholic priest is sent to investigate reports of two virgin conceptions. One is about to give birth to the child of God and the other is the child of the Devil and he must decide which one is good and which one is evil before Satan's followers can stop him.

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Wilshire Court Productions

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tony Denison

Tony Denison

Father Justin O'Carroll

Brad Davis

Brad Davis

Dr. Tuckner

Paxton Whitehead

Paxton Whitehead

Father Rosetti

Claudette Nevins

Claudette Nevins

Lenore Beavier

Sydney Penny

Margaret Gallagher

Kristin Dattilo

Kristin Dattilo

Kathleen Beavier

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

George Beavier

Eric Christmas

Eric Christmas

Monsignor Francesca

Richard McKenzie

Richard McKenzie

Father Guarini

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Ida Walsh

Creative team

Directed by: Marina Sargenti
Produced by: Paul Tucker

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