The 7th Commandment (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, The 7th Commandment is a drama and crime film directed by Irvin Berwick, running about 82 minutes. “You Be The Judge!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Pete gets amnesia after a car wreck, he assumes the life of an evangelist with the help of of a preacher. After his newfound success, however, his old girlfriend, and her new boyfriend, decide to blackmail Kidd for a search of the money. Kidd's problems intensify as memories start returning--and he thinks he killed the other driver.
Who’s in it. The 7th Commandment stars Jonathan Kidd as Ted Mathews, alias Rev. Tad Morgan, Lynn Statten as Terry James, John Harmon as Pete and Frank Arvidson as Rev. Noah Turnbull, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The 7th Commandment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 7th Commandment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 7th Commandment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 7th Commandment (1961)?
- In US, The 7th Commandment is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 7th Commandment worth watching?
- The 7th Commandment holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 7th Commandment?
- The 7th Commandment stars Jonathan Kidd, Lynn Statten, John Harmon, Frank Arvidson and Wendy Berwick.
- When was The 7th Commandment released?
- The 7th Commandment was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.