Death in Holy Orders

6.9 (6 votes)• 2003• 90m•Ended

Mystery Crime Drama

Storyline & Plot Summary

Detective Adam Dalgliesh investigates the death of a young ordinand who died in mysterious circumstances.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Robert Hardy, Jesse Spencer, Martin Shaw, Janie Dee, Alan Howard, Jeff Rawle

Cast

Robert Hardy

Father Martin Petrie

Jesse Spencer

Raphael Arbuthnot

Martin Shaw

Commander Adam Dalgliesh

Janie Dee

Emma Lavenham

Alan Howard

Father Sebastian Morell

Jeff Rawle

Father Peregrine Glover

Hugh Fraser

George Gregory

Clive Wood

Archdeacon Matthew Crampton

Tom Goodman-Hill

Eric Surtees

John Clegg

Father John Betterton

Emma Rydal

Karen Surtees

Alex Hassell

Peter Buckhurst

Jonathan Coy

Clive Stannard

Maggie McCarthy

Ruby Pilbeam

Julia McKenzie

Margaret Munroe

Freda Dowie

Agatha Betterton

Roger Morlidge

Inspector Roger Yarborough

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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