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Ralph L. Thomas

Born 1939 · São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil · Active 1976–1995

Ralph L. Thomas, born in 1939 in São Luís, Maranhão, is a Brazilian-born Canadian director known for his work in cult cinema. He directed Apprentice to Murder (1988), a film that weaves psychological tension with a gripping narrative about a young man's descent into darkness. Thomas's early career included writing for the Toronto Star, which laid the groundwork for his storytelling prowess. His distinctive approach to filmmaking contributes to the exploration of complex characters and moral dilemmas, making his work a noteworthy addition to the SassyFlix catalog.

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Apprentice to Murder

Apprentice to Murder

1988 ★ 5.1
Director

Fire-and-brimstone preacher sees Satan everywhere, trains gullible young boy to "detect" evil, and the two of them commit several murders in the name of Jesus. Based on a true story.

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Filmography

12 credits
Crew Credits
1990s 5 credits
1995
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
Movie ★ 8.0
1993
Movie ★ 6.3
1993
Movie ★ 6.3
1980s 6 credits
1989
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
Movie ★ 5.0
1985
TV ★ 6.9
1983
Movie ★ 6.2
1981
Movie ★ 6.9
1981
Movie ★ 6.9
1970s 1 credit
1976
Ada Producer
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