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Paradise

  • TV Movie
  • 20042004
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5.0/10
127
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Paradise (2004)
  • Drama
Televangelist Bobby Paradise "saw God" in some space debris when he was returning to Earth as an astronaut. Or at least he was convinced he did by his wife, a Cape Canaveral groupie at the t... Read allTelevangelist Bobby Paradise "saw God" in some space debris when he was returning to Earth as an astronaut. Or at least he was convinced he did by his wife, a Cape Canaveral groupie at the time Bobby was with NASA. Now they have built up an extensive TV empire. When their proposa... Read allTelevangelist Bobby Paradise "saw God" in some space debris when he was returning to Earth as an astronaut. Or at least he was convinced he did by his wife, a Cape Canaveral groupie at the time Bobby was with NASA. Now they have built up an extensive TV empire. When their proposal to merge with a somewhat tarnished mogul is investigated by the government, skeletons in... Read all
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5.0/10
127
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  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writers
    • Norman Steinberg
    • Richard Christian Matheson
  • Stars
    • David Strathairn
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Kirk Acevedo
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  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writers
    • Norman Steinberg
    • Richard Christian Matheson
  • Stars
    • David Strathairn
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Kirk Acevedo
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    • 6User reviews
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    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Reverend Bobby Paradiseas Reverend Bobby Paradise
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Elizabeth Paradiseas Elizabeth Paradise
    Kirk Acevedo
    Kirk Acevedo
    • Manny Marquezas Manny Marquez
    Anita Barone
    Anita Barone
    • Sammias Sammi
    Vivienne Benesch
    • Alison Paradiseas Alison Paradise
    Patrick John Flueger
    Patrick John Flueger
    • Luke Paradiseas Luke Paradise
    • (as Patrick Flueger)
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Matthew Paradiseas Matthew Paradise
    • (as James LeGros)
    Kiersten Warren
    Kiersten Warren
    • Grace Paradiseas Grace Paradise
    Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch
    • Isabellaas Isabella
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Old cowboyas Old cowboy
    Rick Hoffman
    Rick Hoffman
    • Clark Cavanaughas Clark Cavanaugh
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Jeremiah Alcottas Jeremiah Alcott
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Senator Michael Linneyas Senator Michael Linney
    Haley Fife
    • Susannaas Susanna
    Maxx Payne
    Maxx Payne
    • XLas XL
    Anthony Leger
    Anthony Leger
    • Directoras Director
    Richard Cumba
    Richard Cumba
    • Hectoras Hector
    Azlen Marchet
    • Calvinas Calvin
    • Director
      • Frank Pierson
    • Writers
      • Norman Steinberg
      • Richard Christian Matheson
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    Breaks the mold of what a movie about Christians can be
    Paradise is a break in the tradition of movies depicting Christian faith. This pilot may not have achieved series status with Showtime, but its forthright depiction of the enigmatic mix of transgression, authenticity and humility of religious leaders is fresh and honest. The characters show real conflict between human desire and higher calling. The psychologically sophisticated conversations between Elizabeth Paradise and the other family members are intellectually stimulating, and the interactions between Senator Linney, billionaire Jeremiah Alcott and the Paradise Ministries officers are probably not far from the reality of the politics of international ministry organization. Although the heart of Reverend Paradise is shown to be simple and pure, there is an authenticity in the total behavior of the character that makes him believable. The strange twist around a middleweight price fight and the unexpected, uninvited supernatural abilities of renegade son Luke shows a candid window into the unpredictable nature of God. But it is the structural frame of the campfire and the strange visitor that likes double stuffed Oreo cookies that leaves the viewer with a final sense of wonder and a desire to watch it again from the beginning.
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      • 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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