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The Apostle

  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
16K
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Robert Duvall in The Apostle (1997)
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Drama

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.

  • Director
    • Robert Duvall
  • Writer
    • Robert Duvall
  • Stars
    • Robert Duvall
    • Todd Allen
    • Paul Bagget
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Duvall
    • Writer
      • Robert Duvall
    • Stars
      • Robert Duvall
      • Todd Allen
      • Paul Bagget
    • 172User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Top Cast73

    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • The Apostle E.F.
    Todd Allen
    Todd Allen
    • Horace
    Paul Bagget
    • Tag Team Preacher #3
    • (as Brother Paul Bagget)
    Lenore Banks
    Lenore Banks
    • Female Sonny Supporter
    John Beasley
    John Beasley
    • Brother Blackwell
    Mary Lynette Braxton
    • Mother Blackwell
    Brett Brock
    Brett Brock
    • Helper
    Christopher Canady
    • Sister Johnson's Twin
    Christian Canady
    • Sister Johnson's Twin
    June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash
    • Mrs. Dewey Sr.
    Elizabeth Chisolm
    • Singer
    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)
    Naomi Craig
    • Scripture Reader
    Wayne Dehart
    Wayne Dehart
    • Liquor Store Preacher
    Rick Dial
    • Elmo
    Farrah Fawcett
    Farrah Fawcett
    • Jessie Dewey
    • Director
      • Robert Duvall
    • Writer
      • Robert Duvall
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews172

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      After seeing the film, Marlon Brando wrote Robert Duvall a heartfelt letter congratulating him on making such a moving film.
    • Goofs
      When the car takes off to go into the river, the tires squeal on a dirt road.
    • Quotes
      • Sonny: I quit school because I didn't like recess.
    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits there is a scene showing Sonny (Robert Duvall) preaching to the prisoners during out-of-prison work.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Amistad/Titanic/Good Will Hunting/The Apostle (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      What 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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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El apóstol
    • Filming locations
      • Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Butcher's Run Films
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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 14m(134 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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