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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:
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Fascinating Character Study more (136 total)Cast
(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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134 minCountry:
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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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The lines of the radio owner during the scene where Billy Bob Thornton is talked out of bulldozing the church were improvised. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the last scene, the radio DJ is shown without his glasses, but is wearing them an instant later. moreSoundtrack:
Shine On moreFAQ
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You can't help but being mesmerized by Robert Duvall in the title role. He must of seen a lot of southern preachers as he grew up, because he wrote this as well and the role suited him to a tee.
The supporting cast is fine, with Rick Dial and John Beasley getting kudos for their work, but the movie is first and foremost about The Apostle. If you like Robert Duvall as an actor, you will like this movie. His attention to detail in his roles is well known. He brings quirks and nuances to help flesh out his characters, and this role is no different.
The Apostle is a flawed man who can lift others up, but has trouble lifting himself up. And that contradiction is what gives this movie its flavor. All-in-all, a fine movie.