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30 January 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Lust, Obsession, Revenge... Redemption morePlot:
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 11 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(14 articles)
Farrah Fawcett Dead At 62 (From Cinema Blend. 25 June 2009, 12:44 PM, PDT)
Farrah Fawcett Dies After Battle with Cancer
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Courageous Story of Redemption moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Duvall | ... | Euliss 'Sonny' Dewey - The Apostle E.F. | |
| Farrah Fawcett | ... | Jessie Dewey | |
| Billy Bob Thornton | ... | Troublemaker | |
| June Carter Cash | ... | Mrs. 'Momma' Dewey Sr. | |
| Miranda Richardson | ... | Toosie | |
| Todd Allen | ... | Horace | |
| Brother Paul Bagget | ... | Tag Team Preacher #3 | |
| Lenore Banks | ... | Female Sonny Supporter | |
| John Beasley | ... | Brother C. Charles Blackwell | |
| Mary Lynette Braxton | ... | Mother Blackwell | |
| Brett Brock | ... | Helper | |
| Christopher Canady | ... | Sister Johnson's Twin | |
| Christian Canady | ... | Sister Johnson's Twin | |
| Elizabeth Chisolm | ... | Singer | |
| Brother William Atlas Cole | ... | Bayou Man |
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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and a related scene of violence.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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UK:12 | Australia:PG | South Korea:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Iceland:L | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #35500)Fun Stuff
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Robert Duvall wrote the script in the 1980s and was turned down by many studios before he financed the film himself. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the bulldozer scene (Chapter 30), Troublemaker has stood up after praying. People are scattered around him. The shot changes immediately to where these same people are standing in a defined circle holding hands singing around him for a few seconds, then it reverts back to the first shot where the people are scattered around him. (1:47:02 through 1:47:16). moreSoundtrack:
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I will always admire Robert Duvall for all the personal effort he put into making this film. As a church worker who is a moderate/liberal Christian, there are few other movies like it out there. It presents a pastor who is clearly flawed and sinful, as all of us are. However, it also presents someone who simply wants to serve the Lord and help people, whether they are poor, black or prisoners. The filming locations and use of real pastors give the movie an extremely authentic feel. Great music as well! Highly recommended movie with great acting, a story that makes you think and a balanced portrayal of evangelical Christianity.