Temptation of Sainthood
Drama
Overview
The story of a man who believed God was changing him into a woman so he could save the world.
Top Cast


Vernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff
Freud
Vernon Dobtcheff
Freud


Barrie Houghton
Barrie Houghton
Schreiber (adult)
Barrie Houghton
Schreiber (adult)
Tristan Moriarty
Tristan Moriarty
Schreiber (child)
Tristan Moriarty
Schreiber (child)


Michael Mellinger
Michael Mellinger
Father
Michael Mellinger
Father
Michelle Wade
Michelle Wade
Mother
Michelle Wade
Mother
Marc Atkins
Marc Atkins
Orderly
Marc Atkins
Orderly
Gordon Balderston
Gordon Balderston
Orderly
Gordon Balderston
Orderly
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