I Am Gabriel (Video 2012)

An unforgiving sun, a parched earth, and a failed economy have left a small Texas town desolate. For ten years Promise, Texas has known nothing but one curse after another. It's barren, ... See full summary »

Director:

Mike Norris

Writers:

Kaci Hill, Mike Norris,

Stars:

Dean Cain, Gavin Casalegno, Elise Baughman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dean Cain	...	Sheriff Brody
Gavin Casalegno	...	Gabriel
Elise Baughman	...	Ellen Murphy
Carey Scott	...	Joe Murphy
John Schneider	...	Doc
Jenn Gotzon	...	Monroe
Mike Norris	...	Chad Smith
Rebekah Kennedy	...	Camrynn Ford
Joe Berryman	...	Pastor Ford
Rebekah Turner	...	Tonya Ford
Lynette Elliott	...	Karen Smith
Stephanie Peterson	...	Kelly Wall
Greta Norris	...	Lucy Wall
Mary Wheat	...	Hannah
Sheran Goodspeed Keyton	...	Jennifer

Storyline

An unforgiving sun, a parched earth, and a failed economy have left a small Texas town desolate. For ten years Promise, Texas has known nothing but one curse after another. It's barren, broken, and dying, leaving a town full of despair. When a couple finds a boy walking along a dusty road, alone in the middle of nowhere, with nothing but a mat tucked under his arm, they pick him up in hopes of helping him. What they don't realize is that he has come to help them and the residents of Promise. No one knows who he is or where he came from. Some think he's an answer to prayer. Others think he's a runaway or a false prophet. And the only thing this boy will say about himself is that he's here to help. The town's sheriff, Brody, is determined to uncover the truth. But Brody has his own problems trying to hold a dying town together. Miracle after miracle takes place and the residents of Promise embrace the boy. But when the beloved town doctor dies, it is time for the truth to be revealed. ...

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Plot Keywords:

miracle | texas | doctor | prayer | sheriff | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Justin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$375,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

2nd Fiddle Entertainment, Heavens Promise Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (HD)

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Streets of Broken Promise"
Written by Hugo Johnson, Troy "Radio" Johnson and Jenna Vitalone
Performed by Jenna Vitalone

User Reviews

Well intentioned, but so predictable

First of all, the title alone gives the whole movie away if you've ever learned anything about Christianity. This movie is well-intentioned, sweet, and yet watching it feels like you've already seen it. For some reason though, I watched it until the end, even though I rolled my eyes upon seeing exactly what I expected to be the climax of the film.

For those out there who'll lament that its a Christian film and speaks of God...well just don't watch it and don't b*$#@h about it! I'm always amazed how people can be OK accepting concepts in Star Wars like "The Force", and "Use The Force," yet be totally not OK with the parallel concept of God and Prayer. Really...what's the difference? Anyway, I'm not here to rant or preach, I'm just saying that if you don't like stuff like this, don't watch it and then write a complaint about it. If you do like heartwarming Christian themes, this movie has them--it just has a far too predictable storyline to make it a really good movie. It's more of Christian fairy tale than anything else--but then a whole lot of us grew up loving fairy tales, didn't we? Watch it with the kiddies, the ultimate message is good whether you believe in the delivery or not.