After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
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Cast
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| Todd Allen | ... | Horace | |
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Paul Bagget | ... | Tag Team Preacher #3 (as Brother Paul Bagget) |
| Lenore Banks | ... | Female Sonny Supporter | |
| John Beasley | ... | Brother Blackwell | |
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Mary Lynette Braxton | ... | Mother Blackwell |
| Brett Brock | ... | Helper | |
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Christopher Canady | ... | Sister Johnson's Twin |
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Christian Canady | ... | Sister Johnson's Twin |
| June Carter Cash | ... | Mrs. Dewey Sr. | |
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Elizabeth Chisolm | ... | Singer |
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William Atlas Cole | ... | Bayou Man (as Brother William Atlas Cole) |
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Frank Collins Jr. | ... | Soloist #4 (as Reverend Frank Collins Jr.) |
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Carl D. Cook | ... | Civic Auditorium Preacher (as Prophet Carl D. Cook) |
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Naomi Craig | ... | Scripture Reader |
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Wayne Dehart | ... | Liquor Store Preacher |
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Eulis 'Sonny' Dewey is a preacher from Texas living a happy life with his beautiful wife Jessie. Suddenly his stable world crumbles: Jessie is having an affair with young minister Horace. Sonny gets enraged and hits Horace with a softball bat, putting him into a coma. After that he leaves town, takes a new name, 'Apostle E.F.' and goes to Louisiana. There he starts to work as a mechanic for local radio station owner Elmo, and Elmo lets him preach on the radio. E.F. starts to preach everywhere: on the radio, on the streets, and with his new friend, Reverend Blackwell he starts a campaign to renovate an old church. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
The hardest soul to save was his own. See more »Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and a related scene of violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 February 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Apostel! See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$29,396, 21 December 1997Gross USA:
$19,868,354Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$19,868,354Company Credits
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Written by Randy Sharp, Chris Farren
Performed by Chris Farren
Courtesy of Windswept Pacific Entertainment Co.
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Trivia
Although they play mother and son, June Carter Cash was only two years older than Robert Duvall. See more »Goofs
When Sonny first goes to see the church, he leaves his car door open. When he returns, the car door is shut. See more »Crazy Credits
During the end credits there is a scene showing Sonny (Robert Duvall) preaching to the prisoners during out-of-prison work. See more »Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Amistad/Titanic/Good Will Hunting/The Apostle (1997) See more »Soundtracks
You Didn't Have to Say It, Out LoudWritten by Randy Sharp, Chris Farren
Performed by Chris Farren
Courtesy of Windswept Pacific Entertainment Co.
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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.