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Hostage to the Devil(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-10-31
49%
22 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
The true story of America's most notorious exorcist.
Overview:
This documentary examines age-old questions about the existence of the Devil and good versus evil, through the life of controversial priest, Father Malachi Martin. It explores Martin's horrifying final case before his mysterious death.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Movie: Hostage to the Devil
Top 8 Billed Cast
Art Bell
Self
Benedict XVI
Self (archive footage)
John Paul II
Self (archive footage)
Pope John Paul I
Self (archive footage)
Video Trailer Hostage to the Devil
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