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The Apostle

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
14K
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Robert Duvall in The Apostle (1997)
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After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,542
2,230
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    • Director
      • Robert Duvall
    • Writer
      • Robert Duvall
    • Stars
      • Robert Duvall
      • Todd Allen
      • Paul Bagget
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Robert Duvall
    • Writer
      • Robert Duvall
    • Stars
      • Robert Duvall
      • Todd Allen
      • Paul Bagget
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 167User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 8 nominations total

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    The Apostle
    Trailer 2:16
    The Apostle

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    Robert Duvall and Farrah Fawcett in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Bob Thornton in The Apostle (1997)
    Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thornton, and Steve White in The Apostle (1997)

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    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • The Apostle E.F.
    Todd Allen
    Todd Allen
    • Horace
    Paul Bagget
    • Tag Team Preacher #3
    • (as Brother Paul Bagget)
    Lenore Banks
    Lenore Banks
    • Female Sonny Supporter
    John Beasley
    John Beasley
    • Brother Blackwell
    Mary Lynette Braxton
    • Mother Blackwell
    Brett Brock
    Brett Brock
    • Helper
    Christopher Canady
    • Sister Johnson's Twin
    Christian Canady
    • Sister Johnson's Twin
    June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash
    • Mrs. Dewey Sr.
    Elizabeth Chisolm
    • Singer
    William Atlas Cole
    • Bayou Man
    • (as Brother William Atlas Cole)
    Frank Collins Jr.
    • Soloist #4
    • (as Reverend Frank Collins Jr.)
    Carl D. Cook
    • Civic Auditorium Preacher
    • (as Prophet Carl D. Cook)
    Naomi Craig
    • Scripture Reader
    Wayne Dehart
    Wayne Dehart
    • Liquor Store Preacher
    Rick Dial
    • Elmo
    Farrah Fawcett
    Farrah Fawcett
    • Jessie Dewey
    • Director
      • Robert Duvall
    • Writer
      • Robert Duvall
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After seeing the film, Marlon Brando wrote Robert Duvall a heartfelt letter congratulating him on making such a moving film.
    • Goofs
      When the car takes off to go into the river, the tires squeal on a dirt road.
    • Quotes

      Sonny: I quit school because I didn't like recess.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits there is a scene showing Sonny (Robert Duvall) preaching to the prisoners during out-of-prison work.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Amistad/Titanic/Good Will Hunting/The Apostle (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      What Passes For Love
      Written by David Grissom

      Performed by Storyville

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews167

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    SUPERB!
    Superior acting and a plot based on realism make this a classic movie of actual southern life ... a life that I experienced as a child and adolescent. Duvall's evangelist portrayal is not only convincing but eerie in the way it so fully represents many southern ministers of the gospel ... be they true believers or be they charlatans. I can't help but wonder if the cast was comprised of local folks ... or at least folks reared in the south ... rather than professional actors. They all did an excellent job contributing to the realism of this movie. I almost always enjoy a movie that "tells it like it is" ... and sofar, this is one of the most enjoyable I have ever seen.
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    • newyorick
    • Apr 28, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El apóstol
    • Filming locations
      • Collin County, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Butcher's Run Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,868,354
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,396
      • Dec 21, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,868,354
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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