Confession Criminelle, Rosary Murders MPAA Rating. Let us know! The World At War 1973. The Rosary Murders R , 1h 44m Mystery & Thriller; Directed By: Fred Walton . Donald Sutherland plays Father Koesler, a sort of priest-turned-detective. A slow-boil thriller that has some great moments but kinda fizzles overall. | Learn more. A priest is conflicted following a string of murders which target fellow priests and nuns in this dark mystery drama. Josef Sommer and Belinda Bauer offer able support. While stuck in an internet rabbit hole, I stumbled onto a story I could not believe Ihad not heard before. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes Cast Donald Sutherland Father Robert Koesler Charles Durning Father Ted Nabors Belinda Bauer Pat Lennon Josef Sommer A killer of Detroit clergy confesses to a priest, who turns sleuth because he cannot tell the police. "The Rosary Murders" is an instance of good writing matched by firm, understated direction and some splendid playing from a large cast. The story involves a series of murders associated with people in the catholic church, some laymen/laywomen while others are clergy. . He was constantly staring into space. Twitter Facebook Link Print. A great premise but ultimately a bit of a snooze. This Hilarious Card Game Will Keep You In Holy Stitches (and Out of Confession)! Now, no one but Sutherland, can give that blank stare so well. Starring: Charles Durning, Donald Sutherland. VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever. The thriller, which also stars Charles Durning as a conservative priest and Belinda Bauer as a reporter, wins its stripes by exploring the dark connections between guilt, sex, and Catholicism. //