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Machine Gun Preacher

  • 2011
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
72K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,817
2,455
Gerard Butler in Machine Gun Preacher (2011)
The story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers.
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Sam Childers is a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers.Sam Childers is a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers.Sam Childers is a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers.

  • Director
    • Marc Forster
  • Writers
    • Jason Keller
    • Ian Urbina
  • Stars
    • Gerard Butler
    • Michelle Monaghan
    • Michael Shannon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    72K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,817
    2,455
    • Director
      • Marc Forster
    • Writers
      • Jason Keller
      • Ian Urbina
    • Stars
      • Gerard Butler
      • Michelle Monaghan
      • Michael Shannon
    • 163User reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos15

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:36
    Trailer #1
    Machine Gun Preacher: Build It Again (Uk)
    Clip 0:55
    Machine Gun Preacher: Build It Again (Uk)
    Machine Gun Preacher: Build It Again (Uk)
    Clip 0:55
    Machine Gun Preacher: Build It Again (Uk)
    Machine Gun Preacher: No Cheating
    Clip 0:45
    Machine Gun Preacher: No Cheating
    Machine Gun Preacher: I Miss Ya
    Clip 0:36
    Machine Gun Preacher: I Miss Ya
    Machine Gun Preacher: Bug You There?
    Clip 0:51
    Machine Gun Preacher: Bug You There?
    Machine Gun Preacher: You Can't Help Them All
    Clip 1:14
    Machine Gun Preacher: You Can't Help Them All

    Photos164

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    Top Cast99+

    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Sam Childers
    Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan
    • Lynn Childers
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Donnie
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Daisy
    Ryann Campos
    • Paige #1
    Madeline Carroll
    Madeline Carroll
    • Paige #2
    Souleymane Sy Savane
    Souleymane Sy Savane
    • Deng
    Grant R. Krause
    • Billy
    • (as Grant Krause)
    • …
    Reavis Graham
    • Pastor Krause
    Peter Carey
    Peter Carey
    • Bill Wallace
    Barbara Coven
    • Shannon Wallace
    Misty Mills
    • Biker Chick
    Nicole Dupre Sobchack
    Nicole Dupre Sobchack
    • Bartender
    • (as Nicole Sobchack)
    Sidi Henderson
    Sidi Henderson
    • Shaved Head
    Mike Litaker
    • Drifter
    Judy Stepanian
    Judy Stepanian
    • Employment Woman
    Peter Tocco
    • Mechanic
    Inga R. Wilson
    • Mrs. Shields
    • (as Inga Wilson)
    • Director
      • Marc Forster
    • Writers
      • Jason Keller
      • Ian Urbina
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews163

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The photos that Sam shows the banker while trying to get the loan are actual photos taken by the real Sam Childers in Sudan. They can also be seen during the closing credits.
    • Goofs
      On one of Sam's final trips to Sudan shown in the film, his wife, daughter, and friend go with him as far as the boarding gate at the airport. For security reasons, after the September 11 terrorist attacks this was no longer permitted.
    • Quotes
      • William: If we allow ourselves to be full of hate, then they've won. We must not let them take our hearts.
    • Crazy credits
      During the end credit roll, clips and pictures of original main characters (Sam Childers, Lynn, Paige & SPLA Soldier, Deng) are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.2 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Saturday Night Special
      Written by Edward King (as Edward C. King), Ronnie Van Zant (as Ronald Van Zant)
      Performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd
      Courtesy of Geffen Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    FAQ1

    • Why is Childs called the Machine Gun Preacher?

    Details

    • Release date
      • November 2, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Acholi
    • Also known as
      • Họng Súng Công Lý
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Relativity Media
      • Virgin Produced
      • Apparatus Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $538,690
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,130
      • Sep 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,338,690
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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