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The detailed sets are notable in this convoluted mystery. It is set somewhere in the 19th century in an unnamed country. When a dead woman with a shaved head and strange markings on her belly is discovered, straight-arrow detective John Abbot is called. Suspecting that the markings are connected to the actions of certain revolutionaries who threaten the Christian values of his country, Abbot is on the case. Along the way he encounters a series of very suspicious characters. -- Sandra Brennan for all-movie guide

The Rook was shown at the 1995 Florida Film Festival and the 1996 South by Southwest Film Festival.

1994; 85 minutes

Directed by: Eran Palatnik

Cast: Martin Donovan (John Cross), John MacKay, Michael Finesilver, Fritz, Fox, Karen Abrahams, Alice Connorton, David P. Dawson, Diane Grotke, Damon Rice, Doug Stone

Written by: Richard Lee Purvis

Cinematography by: Zachary Winestine

Original Music by: Robert Een

Production Design by: Sebastain Schroder

Film Editing by: Ahmad Shirazi

Produced by: Eran Palatnik, Alan J. Abrams

* mentions Martin Donovan's performance in the film

Last updated May 15, 2003