Mercy Streets (2000)

Estranged twin brothers - one a con man, the other an Episcopal deacon - accidentally switch places... and find God in the process.

Director:

Jon Gunn

Writers:

Jon Gunn, John W. Mann (as John Mann)

Stars:

Eric Roberts, David A.R. White, Cynthia Watros

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Roberts	...	Rome
David A.R. White	...	John / Jeremiah
Cynthia Watros	...	Sam
Shiek Mahmud-Bey	...	Tex
Lawrence Taylor	...	Dan
Stacy Keach	...	Tom
Robert LaSardo	...	TJ
Lisa Furst	...	Sunny
Kevin Downes	...	Peter
Koji Kataoka	...	Takashi
Robert Lyon Rasner	...	Concerned Passerby
Brian C. Bennetts	...	Concerned Driver
John W. Mann	...	Harry (as John Mann)
Jon Gunn	...	Accident Victim
Michael Villani	...	Sergeant Griffin

Storyline

Estranged twin brothers - one a con man, the other an Episcopal deacon - accidentally switch places... and find God in the process.

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Plot Keywords:

deacon | twin brother | twins | church | cigarette smoking | 

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Taglines:

One con out to save his million dollar scam, one priest out to save his only brother

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Rome confronts John in the alley, Rome lowers the gun in one shot; in the next it is still raised.

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Quotes

[Discussing Jeremiah's sermon]
Sam: It definitely shows that you know the Bible. It's just... very long.
Jeremiah: It's as long as it should be.
Sam: I know, I know. It's just a lot of... detail to take in all at once.
Jeremiah: Sam, that's the whole point. The detail is what makes the passage so relevant.
Sam: It's not the passage. It's just... if you could deliver with a little more . . .
Tex: [interrupting] Sermon sucked, brother.

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Crazy Credits

Special thanks to CHIEF JOHN KUNKEL who, without hesitation and with great joy, allowed the members of the EXETER POLICE DEPARTMENT and his equipment to participate in this film.

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Connections

References The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

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Soundtracks

IF YOU REALLY WANT IT
Written and Performed by Fros't
featuring The Gospel Gangstaz
Fros't appears courtesy of 4TH MAN RECORDS
The Gospel Gangstaz appear courtesy of B-RITE MUSIC

User Reviews

Christian films are getting better...

Having worked for four years at a place that shows Christian family movies every week, I have seen quite a number of cheesy clunkers in my time. And while "Mercy Streets" is not the best I've ever seen, it is far better than most.

For once, the production quality is on par with the average TV movie, and it doesn't look like it's been shot with a camcorder. As far as the storyline goes, it's engaging, if not entirely original, and it doesn't beat you over the head with the message.

The performances of both Eric Roberts and David White are to be commended, though most of the other cast members could use some improvement. Even so, the acting is quite a few notches above many Christian movies. I've been a fan of David White for a number of years, having seen him in "The End of the Harvest" and "The Moment After". He is one of the few actors in Christian film that actually tries to act, and he usually succeeds. "Mercy Streets" is undoubtedly his strongest performance so far.

In short, "Mercy Streets" is a movie that seeks to provide good entertainment to both Christians and the secular world, while glorifying God. And it succeeds, where "Omega Code" and similar films failed. "Mercy Streets" utilizes decent actors, a good script and good production values to provide an exciting, entertaining and meaningful film, without being preachy or cheesy.

Details

Official Sites:

Signal Hill Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mercy Streets

Filming Locations:

Fresno, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$79,607, 5 November 2000

Gross USA:

$173,599

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$173,599

Company Credits

Production Co:

Signal Hill Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1