Lesser Prophets (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Lesser Prophets is a drama and crime film directed by William DeVizia, running about 92 minutes. “Who Says Losers Never Win?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The police have three bookies under surveillance, but they escape and set up shop elsewhere. By chance, one of the police finds them; instead of turning them in, he demands money that his brother, now a suicide, had lost to them
Who’s in it. Lesser Prophets stars John Turturro as Leon, Michael Badalucco as Charlie, Scott Glenn as Iggy and Jimmy Smits as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Lesser Prophets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lesser Prophets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lesser Prophets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lesser Prophets (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lesser Prophets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lesser Prophets worth watching?
- Lesser Prophets holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Lesser Prophets?
- Lesser Prophets stars John Turturro, Michael Badalucco, Scott Glenn, Jimmy Smits and Elizabeth Perkins.
- When was Lesser Prophets released?
- Lesser Prophets was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.