Salvation!

Salvation!

SEX. POWER. MONEY. It's all in the name of God!

1987 · 80 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

A troubled young woman hooks up with a money-crazed televangelist and becomes a rich, heavy-metal Christian rock star.

Directed by Beth B · Written by Beth B

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