After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Director:
Robert DuvallWriter:
Robert Duvall
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Horace
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Paul Bagget | ... |
Tag Team Preacher #3
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Female Sonny Supporter
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Mary Lynette Braxton | ... |
Mother Blackwell
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Helper
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Christopher Canady | ... |
Sister Johnson's Twin
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Christian Canady | ... |
Sister Johnson's Twin
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Elizabeth Chisolm | ... |
Singer
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William Atlas Cole | ... |
Bayou Man
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Frank Collins Jr. | ... |
Soloist #4
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Carl D. Cook | ... |
Civic Auditorium Preacher
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Naomi Craig | ... |
Scripture Reader
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Wayne Dehart | ... |
Liquor Store Preacher
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Eulis 'Sonny' Dewey is a preacher from Texas living a happy life with his beautiful wife Jessie. Suddenly his stable world crumbles: Jessie is having an affair with young minister Horace. Sonny gets enraged and hits Horace with a softball bat, putting him into a coma. After that he leaves town, takes a new name, 'Apostle E.F.' and goes to Louisiana. There he starts to work as a mechanic for local radio station owner Elmo, and Elmo lets him preach on the radio. E.F. starts to preach everywhere: on the radio, on the streets, and with his new friend, Reverend Blackwell he starts a campaign to renovate an old church. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
Lust, Obsession, Revenge... Redemption See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and a related scene of violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 February 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le prédicateur See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$40,969 (USA) (19 December 1997)Gross:
$20,733,485 (USA) (12 June 1998)Company Credits
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Written by Mel Mallory
Performed by Little Leo
Courtesy of Tuff City/Night Train International Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Farrah Fawcett's cousin, Jan Fawcett, played a stand in for her part. See more »Goofs
When the Apostle E.F. is kneeling with the troublemaker in front of the bulldozer. See more »Quotes
Sonny: I'd rather die today and go to heaven than live to be a hundred and go to hell.See more »
Crazy Credits
During the end credits there is a scene showing Sonny (Robert Duvall) preaching to the prisoners during out-of-prison work. See more »Soundtracks
What's It All AboutWritten by Mel Mallory
Performed by Little Leo
Courtesy of Tuff City/Night Train International Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Writer, director, actor: Duvall proves he has it all and with remarkable poise. Preacher "E.F." may appear to be over-the-top but he's the most human portrayal I've seen in many years. With this film, Duvall sets himself head and shoulders above the other actors of his generation.