description Stigmata Overview
Stigmata is a 1999 supernatural horror film centered on a Pittsburgh hairdresser who develops stigmata following the acquisition of a rosary linked to a deceased priest’s experience. The production was an international collaboration between the US and Mexico, featuring a cast including Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne. It explores themes related to faith and possession through this unusual affliction.
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info Stigmata Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Year | 1999 |
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What happens to Frankie Paige in Stigmata?
Patricia Arquette plays Frankie Paige, a Pittsburgh hairdresser who begins experiencing stigmata after receiving a rosary connected to a dead priest. Father Andrew Kiernan, played by Gabriel Byrne, is sent to investigate the apparent religious phenomenon. ([20th Century Studios](https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/stigmata))
Is Stigmata based on a true story?
The 1999 movie borrows the Catholic idea of stigmata, but Frankie Paige and the conspiracy are fictional. Rupert Wainwright directed the film, which was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
What role does the rosary play in Stigmata?
The rosary connects Frankie to the dead priest's unexplained experiences and moves the plot from ordinary horror into religious mystery. It is a story device in the 1999 film, not evidence that a particular rosary caused a documented case.
Who are the main cast members in Stigmata?
Patricia Arquette stars as Frankie, Gabriel Byrne plays Father Kiernan, and Jonathan Pryce plays Cardinal Houseman. The film also features Nia Long and a soundtrack associated with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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