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.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 13 wins & 8 nominations total
Paul Bagget
- Tag Team Preacher #3
- (as Brother Paul Bagget)
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)
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- TriviaAfter seeing the film, Marlon Brando wrote Robert Duvall a heartfelt letter congratulating him on making such a moving film.
- GoofsWhen the car takes off to go into the river, the tires squeal on a dirt road.
- Crazy creditsDuring the end credits there is a scene showing Sonny (Robert Duvall) preaching to the prisoners during out-of-prison work.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Amistad/Titanic/Good Will Hunting/The Apostle (1997)
- SoundtracksWhat Passes For Love
Written by David Grissom
Performed by Storyville
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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You can't help but being mesmerized by Robert Duvall in the title role. He must of seen a lot of southern preachers as he grew up, because he wrote this as well and the role suited him to a tee.
The supporting cast is fine, with Rick Dial and John Beasley getting kudos for their work, but the movie is first and foremost about The Apostle. If you like Robert Duvall as an actor, you will like this movie. His attention to detail in his roles is well known. He brings quirks and nuances to help flesh out his characters, and this role is no different.
The Apostle is a flawed man who can lift others up, but has trouble lifting himself up. And that contradiction is what gives this movie its flavor. All-in-all, a fine movie.
The supporting cast is fine, with Rick Dial and John Beasley getting kudos for their work, but the movie is first and foremost about The Apostle. If you like Robert Duvall as an actor, you will like this movie. His attention to detail in his roles is well known. He brings quirks and nuances to help flesh out his characters, and this role is no different.
The Apostle is a flawed man who can lift others up, but has trouble lifting himself up. And that contradiction is what gives this movie its flavor. All-in-all, a fine movie.
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- Jul 29, 2004
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Box office
- 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
- Runtime2 hours 14 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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