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Extraordinary Visitor

Extraordinary Visitor

He has seven days to save the world. What's he doing in Newfoundland?

1998 · 87 min · ★ 4.3 · Comedy

As the new millennium approaches, God considers pulling the plug on the planet unless St. John the Baptist finds a reason to spare humanity. John travels to the Newfoundland city that bears his name where he becomes entangled in the lives of talk-show host Marietta, her husband Rick. (Toronto International Film Festival)

Directed by John W. Doyle · Written by John W. Doyle

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