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Last Rites

  • TV Movie
  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
632
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Randy Quaid in Last Rites (1998)
CrimeDramaThriller

A man (Quaid) is executed in the electric chair for having killed several women, but due to lightning striking a transformer at the moment of execution, he survives. As soon as he's well, ho... Read allA man (Quaid) is executed in the electric chair for having killed several women, but due to lightning striking a transformer at the moment of execution, he survives. As soon as he's well, however, they plan to electrocute him again, but now he has become a changed man and the fem... Read allA man (Quaid) is executed in the electric chair for having killed several women, but due to lightning striking a transformer at the moment of execution, he survives. As soon as he's well, however, they plan to electrocute him again, but now he has become a changed man and the female criminal Psychiatrist (Davidtz) attributes it to the electrocution wiping out certain ... Read all

  • Director
    • Kevin Dowling
  • Writers
    • Tim Frost
    • Richard Outten
  • Stars
    • Randy Quaid
    • Embeth Davidtz
    • A Martinez
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    632
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Dowling
    • Writers
      • Tim Frost
      • Richard Outten
    • Stars
      • Randy Quaid
      • Embeth Davidtz
      • A Martinez
    • 20User reviews
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    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Jeremy Dillon
    Embeth Davidtz
    Embeth Davidtz
    • Dr. Lauren Riggs
    A Martinez
    A Martinez
    • Atty. Matt Santos
    Clarence Williams III
    Clarence Williams III
    • Warden George Pierce
    Jack Coleman
    Jack Coleman
    • Agent Gary Blake
    Paul Benjamin
    Paul Benjamin
    • Fez
    Tracey Ellis
    Tracey Ellis
    • Lydia Stedman (Lydia Stewart in end credits)
    Marco Rodríguez
    Marco Rodríguez
    • Eddie Tyler
    • (as Marco Rodriguez)
    John Roselius
    John Roselius
    • Delricio
    Tom Everett
    Tom Everett
    • Gov. Thorpe
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • 'Quinn' Quint
    John Dramin
    • Parish Priest
    • (as John Drayman)
    Steve Ireland
    Steve Ireland
    • Brandon Worth
    Pamela Grace
    • Nurse Sheila
    Pope Brock
    • Prison Chaplain
    Niesha Trout
    Niesha Trout
    • Jenny Fontaine
    F.J. O'Neil
    • Dr. Daniels
    Wayne Duncan
    Wayne Duncan
    • FBI Agent #1
    • Director
      • Kevin Dowling
    • Writers
      • Tim Frost
      • Richard Outten
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    User reviews20

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    MrPink-13

    Great premise, lame story

    After the first couple of scenes, I thought, "What an interesting idea--now let's see what they do with it." I was hoping this film would provoke some really hard thinking about moral responsibility, what we mean by one's "self", etc., but it turned into the usual tale of "redemption," accompanied by (of course) gunplay and suspense. Wait, did I say suspense? Sorry. The final "twist" is so utterly predictable and so obviously foreshadowed very early in the story that the last half-hour is just a waste of time-- a big build-up to something you already know is going to happen. Instead of an act of redeeming self-sacrifice on the part of the main character, it would have been more interesting if presented strictly as a legal conundrum, with arguments for and against commuting the killer's death sentence, etc. >
    8Mike-DD

    Good cable movie

    For a made-for-cable TV movie, this one ranks as one of the better ones in terms of plot, characterization, acting and progress of the movie. You are never sure until the end if Jeremy Dillion is really good or just appears to be. I won't spoil the ending by telling you what happened, just suffice to say that throughout the movie, you will be wavering between good and bad, and you will not know until the end. The film builds up a good momentum towards the climax, and I thoroughly enjoyed this, which I might have missed have I not read the cable TV guide and saw this as the best pick of all.
    6michaelRokeefe

    Sometimes it is hard to find the last word.

    Very interesting. The story line seems familiar. Great acting from Randy Quaid. Jeremy Dillion(Quaid)is a high profile serial killer and is scheduled to die in the electric chair. A fluke lightning storm at the exact time of execution leaves the notorious killer a survivor of "old sparky". As Dillion recovers from the high voltage, he tries to assure that he is a changed man. Not only does he not remember his past; he has headaches that seems to let him see the future.

    Very impressive execution scene. Quaid is commanding in his best work in a very long time. This thrilling drama also features A Martinez, Embeth Davidtz and a small role for Clarence Williams III.
    9sunking

    Very good

    A very good movie, especially for a made for cable movie. The funny thing is I saw this movie by accident. I read the summary of the movie in the T.V. guide, but wasn't interested in it. Anyway I was watching the tube when the movie suddenly came on.

    I immediately was hooked, and thought the plot was well done.
    7falster

    Impressive

    As far as TV movies go, I was pretty impressed by this movie. I generally avoid them at all costs, but I caught the beginning and found myself hooked by the pretty interesting situation and ideas put forward. My only complaint was that it turned a bit predictable at the very end, although I was left guessing for a while if he was pulling a "Primal Fear". If it's on, I'd recommend you watch it.

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    • Trivia
      The lines Dillon quotes to Laura ("Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow ...") are from 'Macbeth', Act 5.
    • Quotes

      [last Lines]

      Parish Priest: Would you like last rites?

      Jeremy Dillon: [dying] Yes.

    • Connections
      Features The Big Clock (1948)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Räddad av blixten
    • Production companies
      • Sydell Albert Productions
      • Universal Television
      • Great Falls Productions
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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