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Machine Gun Preacher (2011) 6.7
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6.7/10 from 32,334 users
Metascore: 43/100
Reviews: 102 user | 121 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com Sam Childers is a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers. Director:Marc ForsterWriter:Jason Keller |
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Deng
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In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, addicted gang biker Sam Childs is released from prison and learns that his wife Lynn is no longer a stripper but has converted to Christianity. One night, Sam and his best friend Donnie give a ride to a hitchhiker who threatens Donnie with a pocketknife; however Sam reacts and turns the tables on the stranger. Sam is affected by the incident and is convinced by Lynn and his mother Daisy to join their church, and he is baptized. Sam finds a straight job in construction. When he meets a preacher from Africa, he decides to visit the continent. Sam travels to Northern Uganda and South Sudan many times and builds an orphanage for the victims of the cruel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Further, he fights whenever necessary and becomes a legend known as The Machine Gun Preacher. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rated R for violent content including disturbing images, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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2 November 2011 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$45,130 (USA) (23 September 2011)Gross:
$537,580 (USA) (18 November 2011)Company Credits
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Prison Clerk: [returning his belongings] You ya go.
Sam Childers: You all go fuck yourselves now, okay?
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Written by Asche & Spencer
Performed by Asche & Spencer and Joanna Jahn
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Trivia
The photos that Sam shows the banker while trying to get the loan are actual photos taken by the real Sam Childers in Sudan. They can also be seen during the closing credits. See more »Goofs
The film depicts Sam in the Allegheny County Jail, but he is wearing the uniform of a PA Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Prison Clerk: [returning his belongings] You ya go.
Sam Childers: You all go fuck yourselves now, okay?
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Crazy Credits
During the end credit roll, clips and pictures of original main characters (Sam Childers, Lynn, Paige & SPLA Soldier, Deng) are shown. See more »Soundtracks
"Here With Me"Written by Asche & Spencer
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This story touch my hart and soul! Even after couple of days after watching movie i still feel movement that this story caused in me;it is strong and powerful and it will change your life view forever! It made me appreciate more my life and my environment,not to mention enormous wish and need to help anyone who is in this kind of horror!
You will have to prepare yourself for a very horrifying story! You will not forget this movie for a long time! Hopefully this movie will go bigger and beyond - and it will help and assist in fight against this terror!!!
This movie deserves an Oscar!!!!!