Marjoe (1972)
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- PG
- 1h 28min
- Documentary, Biography
- 11 Apr 1973 (Sweden)
- Movie
This Oscar-winning documentary explores the life of one-time child evangelist and faith healer Marjoe Gortner. The son of professional evangelists, Gortner was preaching on the Southern tent-revival circuit by the age of 3.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
- See more »
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Cast
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Agnes Benjamin | ... |
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| Marjoe Gortner | ... |
Marjoe
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Vernon Gortner | ... |
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| Sarah Kernochan | ... |
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Directed by
| Sarah Kernochan | ||
| Howard Smith | ||
Produced by
| Sarah Kernochan | ... | producer |
| Max Palevsky | ... | executive producer |
| Howard Smith | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Ed Lynch | ||
| David Myers | ||
| Richard Pearce | ||
| Thomas Reichman | ||
| Michael Shea | ||
| Kenneth Van Sickle | ||
Editing by
| Lawrence Silk | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeffrey Friedman | ... | assistant editor |
Sound Department
| John Binder | ... | sound |
| L.A. Johnson | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Grant | ... | assistant camera (los angeles) |
| Michael Klick | ... | assistant camera: Los Angeles |
| Ned Kopp | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| Sarah Kernochan | ... | lyricist / singer |
Additional Crew
| Jeanne Field | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Barbara Kopple | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinema 5 Distributing (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- Merkur Film (1973) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cupido Films (1974) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Docurama (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- New Cinema Enterprises (Canada)
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Storyline
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Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism".
Written by Steven F. Scharff |
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| Taglines | You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Marjoe's father, who appeared in one scene, was unaware of the true nature of the documentary. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Alice/The London Film Festival/Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat/Covent Garden (1972). See more » |
| Soundtracks | When the Saints Go Marching In See more » |
| Quotes |
Marjoe:
Can God deliver a religion addict? See more » |