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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Robert DuvallWriter:
Robert Duvall
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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:
Lust, Obsession, Revenge... Redemption See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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:
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Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$40,969, 21 December 1997, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$20,733,485, 14 June 1998Company Credits
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Written by Terry Smith
Performed by June Carter Cash
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After seeing the film, Marlon Brando wrote Robert Duvall a heartfelt letter congratulating him on making such a moving film. See more »Goofs
When the Apostle E.F. is kneeling with the troublemaker in front of the bulldozer. 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 »Soundtracks
Waitin' on the Far Side Banks of JordanWritten by Terry Smith
Performed by June Carter Cash
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This film kept me thinking for days afterwards. A highly emotionally charged film, The Apostle is essentially a one-man tour de force for Duvall with an ensemble supporting cast. Duvall's performance was so convincing that had he performed this role live I'm sure he would have moved the whole audience to tears.
I resisted seeing this film at first expecting that it would be the usual tired, antireligious stereotype that late twentieth century script writers revel in. But The Apostle does not blindly follow any stereotypes. The premise is plausible and the realistic character portrayals give the viewer the feeling that they are right there in the story. This is a riveting tragic tale of a very flawed man who has the gift of inspiring others to better and greater things. Had Shakespeare been around today, he would have borrowed this storyline, but I doubt he could have done a better job.
It is a cautionary tale for anyone in a position of leadership. Somehow, despite the tragedy framing this story, I found it very uplifting. If you like a film with a message that prompts you to think, then see this movie.