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6.2/10   262 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Barry Berman (written by)
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Tagline:
Eli Zeal is about to learn that to err is human... and to forgive divine.
Plot:
Burt Reynolds plays an aging jewish owner of a little grocery store, he is the only foreigner in the... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Whitman Mayo ... Sugar

April Grace ... Tyree Battle

Burt Reynolds ... Eli Zeal
Cordereau Dye ... Thaniel Battle
Brandon Crawford ... Gang Kid #1
Ja'net DuBois ... Viola Battle

Orlando Jones ... Natty Battle
Anthony Lee ... 'Brother Big' Battle
Lou Criscuolo ... Garage Manager
Al Wiggins ... D.C. Detective
Gil Johnson ... Chris Hardwick

Leland L. Jones ... Rev. Ferris Grouse (as Leland Jones)
Darrell Harlee ... Church Piano Player

Joe Inscoe ... Dr. Austin
Whitney Tucker ... Tyree, 6 years old
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence.
Runtime:
USA:95 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

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Paul Newman, 'Jack Lemmon' and Gene Hackman were originally up for the role of Jewish store owner Eli Zeal. more
Quotes:
Eli Zeal: What kind of a child are you raising?
Tyree Battle: A good one!
Eli Zeal: He's a criminal!
Tyree Battle: He's not a criminal!
Eli Zeal: Well somebody here is!
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6 out of 6 people found the following review useful.
Wonderful, 11 July 2003
Author: nosredna-1 from Williamsport, PA

I disagree with the people here who said the Christian message was too bold. It fit right in with the story; some people in this world really do live their faith and take it seriously. This movie is about real people with real struggles. This is not fluff. The church scenes sent shivers down my spine, and I cried at the end. The soundtrack is beautiful. This is the kind of movie that should be nominated for an Oscar. But of course it's too subtle for the average movie-goer I guess (not violent or sexy enough).

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