Flywheel (2003)

A dishonest used car salesman decides to become the salesman that God wants him to be - with surprising results.

Director:

Alex Kendrick

Writers:

Alex Kendrick (story), Stephen Kendrick (story)

Stars:

Rosetta Harris Armstrong, Lisa Arnold, Blake Bailey

7 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Rosetta Harris Armstrong	...	Katie's Sister
Lisa Arnold	...	Hillary Vail
Blake Bailey	...	Stephanie Ward
Jansen Barnes	...	Jeff Stone
Roger Breland	...	Mr. Austin
Walter Burnett	...	Max Kendall
Michael Catt	...	Pastor
John Cochran	...	1st Man on Lot
Carrie Crenshaw	...	1st Woman on Lot
Ashlynn Dapper	...	Faith Austin
Janet Lee Dapper	...	Judy Austin
Ron Dorminey	...	Usher #1
Shannen Fields	...	Miss Gardner
David Frasier	...	Scott Miller
Shawn Gaines	...	Usher #2

Storyline

Jay Austin, a dishonest car salesman in lots of debt, comes to a turning point in his life where he becomes a born-again Christian, turns from his dishonest way of business and begins trusting in God to take care of him. Even when things get hard he trusts God, and God provides him with a way to pay off his debt honestly.

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Plot Keywords:

christian film | pregnancy | prego | prego woman | capitalism | 

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Taglines:

In every man's life there's a turning point

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 2003 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

A Virada

Filming Locations:

Albany, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carmel Entertainment, Provident Films, Sherwood Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie was filmed with one camera which they received the same week they planned to start filming.

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Goofs

When Jay and Kevin are talking about getting more money for the cars, Jay says, "Kevin, we're not gonna go that route." But when the same conversation, as recorded by Kevin's hidden camera, is shown on the TV report, he says, "Kevin, I don't wanna go that route."

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Quotes

Pastor: Listen, folks, listen. You're in the shape you're in today because of the choices you've made. Your marriage is in the shape it is in today because of the choices you've made. Your relationship with your wife and with your children is in the shape it's in because of the choices you've made. You're in financial bondage today because of the choices you've made. God's Word would set you free if you would read it, but you're in bondage and you're trapped and you're under all the dirt and the stuff ...

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Connections

Referenced in Fireproof (2008)

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Soundtracks

Flywheel Theme
Written and Performed by Alex Kendrick

User Reviews

Have fun watching this, Church goer or no.

Student like production quality does not stop the enjoyment of this film. Unlike Hostle, people in this film actually redeem themselves, life is good, and can get better, and the world is NOT falling into ruin.. People really want Love and Light and venture to improve the human condition, and not just rape and torture for fun and profit. I really wish there were more films like this produced by major studios, but some of them must think only Death and Dishonor sells tickets. I see this film and know there are people out there who want to spend their time and money on GOOD thoughts and feelings.

(Thank God, or whoever your "higher power" may be)