Life as a Mormon missionary isn't what 19-year-old Brandon Allen expected: so many rules and so few successes. Los Angeles is as unrepentant as Sodom and Gomorrah. He's forced to share a small apartment with five young prank-loving...
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Cast
| Matthew A. Brown | ... |
Elder Allen
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| Richard Dutcher | ... |
Elder Dalton
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| Jacque Gray | ... |
Sister Fronk
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| Jeffrey Scott Kelly | ... |
Elder Mangum
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| Desean Terry | ... |
Elder Banks
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Michael Buster | ... |
Elder Kinegar
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| Luis Robledo | ... |
Elder Sandoval
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John Pentecost | ... |
President Beecroft
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Lynne Carr | ... |
Sister Beecroft
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Kelli Coleman | ... |
Sister Monson
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Anthony Anselmi | ... |
Elder Harmer
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Pete Jackson | ... |
Elder Downey
(as Peter Jackson)
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Seamus Hurley | ... |
Elder Rex
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Francine Riber | ... |
Connie
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Fawn Perez | ... |
Laura
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| Lorena Mena | ... |
Lyla
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| Jennifer Christopher | ... |
Karla
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John Kraemer | ... |
Tim
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Erica Clare | ... |
Sindy
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Todd Davis | ... |
Elder Stokes
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| Louie Olivos Jr. | ... |
Laura's Father
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Elaine Hill | ... |
Elaine
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Lance Johnson | ... |
Brother Rose
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Darron Johnson | ... |
Lionel
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| Doug Stewart | ... |
Benny
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Malayika Singley | ... |
Jenna
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Dominique Dumas | ... |
Jenna's Boy #1
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Jeremiah Dumas | ... |
Jenna's Boy #2
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Taz Brighton Dodge | ... |
Tim's Kid #1
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Eli Dutcher | ... |
Tim's Kid #2
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Kiki Kehoe | ... |
Tim's Kid #3
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Paul Downey | ... |
Paramedic
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Albert Cabrera | ... |
Ambulance Driver
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Scott Sandler | ... |
Nurse
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Gwen Dutcher | ... |
Sexy Mormon Lady
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Ethan Dutcher | ... |
Beach Kid #1
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Lucas Dutcher | ... |
Beach Kid #2
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Paul Vito Abato | ... |
Old Man
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Sherri Boyzsa | ... |
Dragon Lady
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| Soledad St. Hilaire | ... |
Latina
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James Thiel | ... |
Bathroom Man
(as Jim Thiel)
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Cody Rosenberg | ... |
Coroner
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| Larry Bagby | ... |
Cop #1
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Richard Radstone | ... |
Cop #2
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Robert Consoli | ... |
Perp
(as Rob Consoli)
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Lance Schmidt | ... |
Mortician
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James Powell | ... |
Gene Dalton
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Cade Kleven | ... |
Little Pop #1
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A.J. Desveaux | ... |
Little Pop #2
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Carrie Morgan | ... |
Karla
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| Mark Shady | ... |
Mormon Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Dutcher | ||
Written by
| Richard Dutcher | ... | () |
Produced by
| Gena Downey | ... | associate producer |
| Paul Downey | ... | line producer |
| Richard Dutcher | ... | producer |
| Mark Victor | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Miriam Cutler | ||
Cinematography by
| Ken Glassing | ||
Editing by
| Michael Chaskes | ||
Editorial Department
| Deborah McAfee | ... | negative cutter (as Debbie McAfee) |
| Joe Webber | ... | color timer |
| Wade Felker | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jennifer Buster | ||
Art Direction by
| Heath Houseman | ||
Makeup Department
| Nicole Keller | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jamie Ann Ontiveros | ... | makeup artist (as Jamie Ontiveros) |
| Suzi Smits | ... | makeup artist |
| Dino Watt | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Gena Downey | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paul Downey | ... | first assistant director |
| Pete Jackson | ... | first assistant director: second unit (as Peter Jackson) / second assistant director (as Peter Jackson) |
Art Department
| Brad Bergman | ... | graphic designer: Props |
| David Cooney | ... | cartoonist |
| Ryan Harsch | ... | property master |
| Sara Sandler | ... | assistant art director (as Sara Anne Sandler) |
Sound Department
| Doug Allen | ... | sound mixer |
| David Ho | ... | mixing engineer |
| Monett Holderer | ... | foley artist (as Monette Holderer) |
| Marty James | ... | sound supervisor |
| David Kinder | ... | post sound coordinator |
| Mick Mahan | ... | adr editor (as Mic Mahan) |
| Ken Secor | ... | foley mixer |
| Dave Tedder | ... | adr editor |
| David Tedder | ... | adr editor |
| Rick Tetzlaff | ... | dialogue editor (as Rick Tetzloff) |
| Paula Thompson | ... | boom operator |
| David Waters | ... | post sound supervisor |
Stunts
| Doug Coleman | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thomas Bango | ... | grip (as Tom Bango) |
| Matthew Caudillo | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bryan Gilbert | ... | key grip |
| Matt Horstmann | ... | gaffer |
| Nick Liampetchakul | ... | grip |
| Greg Marriott | ... | camera loader |
| Douglas Oh | ... | second assistant camera |
| Richard Radstone | ... | still photographer |
| Sara Sandler | ... | assistant still photographer (as Sara Anne Sandler) |
| Rocio Zamora | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Ben Hoppe | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gwen Dutcher | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Engla Farm | ... | assistant costumer |
| Raine Hammer | ... | assistant costumer |
Location Management
| Gena Downey | ... | location manager |
| Gwen Dutcher | ... | location assistant |
| Heath Houseman | ... | location assistant |
| Cody Rosenberg | ... | location assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ryan Harsch | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| DeAnna Weippert | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Brad Chapman | ... | production assistant |
| Rebecca Desveaux | ... | caterer / craft service / production resources |
| Virginia Eady | ... | administrative consultant |
| Traci Hainsworth | ... | resources consultant |
| Katie Kazvinsky | ... | pre-production assistant |
| Cody Rosenberg | ... | craft service / production assistant |
| Starlyn Stout | ... | craft service |
| Will Toubman | ... | production assistant |
| Chris Woodruff | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Debbie Alfaro | ... | special thanks |
| Gayle Batt | ... | special thanks |
| Linda Bon | ... | special thanks |
| Rick Bon | ... | special thanks |
| Jeannine Campi | ... | special thanks |
| Jeannie Cooper | ... | special thanks |
| Benny Dominguez | ... | special thanks |
| Kathleen Dutcher | ... | special thanks |
| Steve Dutcher | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Everett | ... | special thanks |
| Anna Harmon | ... | special thanks |
| Josh Harmon | ... | special thanks |
| Sara Hendricks | ... | special thanks |
| Hayley Hess | ... | special thanks |
| Lien Hill | ... | special thanks |
| Wilmadele Hunt | ... | special thanks |
| Hamed Jafari | ... | special thanks |
| Janice Jafari | ... | special thanks |
| Kathryn Killgore | ... | special thanks |
| Larry Killgore | ... | special thanks |
| Jacque Lenarski | ... | special thanks |
| Grant Merrill | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Merrill | ... | special thanks |
| Nathan Neely | ... | special thanks |
| Jeff Nicholson | ... | special thanks |
| Sal Palilla | ... | special thanks |
| Pam Pentecost | ... | special thanks |
| Richard Radstone | ... | special thanks |
| Terri Radstone | ... | special thanks |
| Jane Scofield | ... | special thanks |
| Felipe Sierra | ... | special thanks |
| Lee Snarr | ... | special thanks |
| Craig Stitt | ... | special thanks |
| Tag Taggart | ... | special thanks |
| Brigham Taylor | ... | special thanks |
| Michelle Taylor | ... | special thanks |
| Carolina Thiel | ... | special thanks |
| Richard Thiel | ... | special thanks |
| Beth Thomas | ... | special thanks |
| Ed Thomas | ... | special thanks |
| Richard Wilson | ... | special thanks |
| Ann Yuill | ... | special thanks |
| Louise Yuill | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Yuill | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Excel Entertainment (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ventura Distribution (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Tapeworm Video Distributors (2001) (United States) (video)
- Main Street Movie Company (2005) (United States)
- Victory Multimedia (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Red Sky Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Living Scriptures (2018) (United States) (video) (digital)
- New Films International
Special Effects
Other Companies
- T&T Optical Effects Company (titles)
- Audio Post & Picture (post-production sound services)
- Santoro's Submarine Sandwiches (special thanks)
- The Bombay Company (special thanks)
- Greyhound (special thanks)
- Anita Lannin's Patio & Spirits (special thanks)
- Capri Italian Restaurant (special thanks)
- Apple Valley Skydiving (special thanks)
- St Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center (special thanks)
- APR Ambulance (special thanks)
- Flower Lovers (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Life as a Mormon missionary isn't what 19-year-old Brandon Allen expected: so many rules and so few successes. Los Angeles is as unrepentant as Sodom and Gomorrah. He's forced to share a small apartment with five young prank-loving missionaries and, to top it off, his first companion, 29-year-old Marcus Dalton, proves to be a harsh mentor. After only one day as a missionary, Allen is ready to hang up his necktie and go home. His point-of-view changes, however, as he begins to see the struggles and sacrifices that the other missionaries endure: Dalton, he soon learns, is fighting a losing battle with cancer. Banks, an African-American missionary, was disowned by his family when he joined the Mormon church. Kinegar, a fifth-generation Latter-Day Saint, finds himself doubting under the intellectual attacks of anti-Mormons. Working and living with these young men, Allen becomes a part of the drama occurring under the everyday surface of missionary life. After only a few intense days, Allen finds faith he didn't know he had, and courage he didn't know he lacked. He learns that the time has come to put away childish things, and to become more than just a man--to become a man of God. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Saving the world one soul at a time See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $300,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $88,584, 12 Mar 2000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's poster intentionally doesn't include Elder Banks so the audience doesn't know that he's a missionary when he's first introduced. See more » |
| Goofs | Many things that Elder Allen needs help learning are things that are taught in the the MTC (Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT). It is rather obvious that the character has never been. All missionaries, both Elders and Sisters are required to attend the MTC before being sent to their assigned mission. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Falling (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Seven Wonders See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Gwen Dutcher, the wife of the film's director, plays the woman who gets baptized, and she's called "Sexy Mormon Lady" in the credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Dalton:
So, what did you think of the sisters? Allen: Monson's nice, I don't know about the other one. Dalton: Yeah, Sister Fronk. Allen: Yeah, her. Dalton: She's a very smart girl. Allen: Well, she thinks so. See more » |