The hardest soul to save was his own.
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
The Apostle (1997) is a drama film directed by Robert Duvall, released on December 19, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson and John Beasley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
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Robert Duvall
as Euliss Dewey
Farrah Fawcett
as Jessie Dewey
Miranda Richardson
as Toosie
John Beasley
as Brother Blackwell
Walton Goggins
as Sam
Billy Bob Thornton
as Troublemaker
June Carter Cash
as Mrs. Dewey Sr.
Billy Joe Shaver
as Joe
Rick Dial
as Elmo
Todd Allen
as Horace
William Atlas Cole
as Bayou Man
Kevin Rankin
as Young Man in Car
Directed by Robert Duvall, written by Robert Duvall, produced by Rob Carliner.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 161 ratings.
_**Character study of a flawed preacher**_ "The Apostle" (1997) is a film that I've appreciated more as I've matured. Writer/director Robert Duvall had to make it independently because studios wouldn’t touch the material. The story's a character study of a Southern Pentecostal preacher, Sonny (Duvall), whose wife wants to leave him (Farrah Fawcett) and more. Sonny reacts foolishly and is forced into exile to the…
Reviewed on August 2, 2021
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The main cast of The Apostle (1997) includes Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, John Beasley and Walton Goggins. The film was directed by Robert Duvall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Apostle was released on December 19, 1997 and runs for 2h 14m.
The Apostle (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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