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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- Writer
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Did you know
- 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
Featured review
wonderful Duvall
Sonny Dewey (Robert Duvall) is a preacher in Texas. His wife Jessie leaves him for a younger minister. She takes their children and gets his church after a vote. Desperate to see his kids, Sonny beats up Jessie's man with a baseball bat. He goes on the run and ends up in rural Louisiana. He befriends Brother Blackwell and starts dating receptionist Toosie. He starts a new church with new identity Apostle E.F. He preaches on the radio. His mixed congregation enrages a racist (Billy Bob Thornton).
Robert Duvall is a master. His character is complex. He is awe inspiring. His journey does meander at times but it is always fascinating. Despite the long running time, it doesn't lag. I love his preaching. The montage of preaching is wonderful. This is a character study of the highest order.
Robert Duvall is a master. His character is complex. He is awe inspiring. His journey does meander at times but it is always fascinating. Despite the long running time, it doesn't lag. I love his preaching. The montage of preaching is wonderful. This is a character study of the highest order.
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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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