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The Apostle

The Apostle

The hardest soul to save was his own.

19976.32h 14m

Overview

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.

Directed by Robert Duvall
Written by Robert Duvall
Produced by Rob Carliner
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $19.9M

Top Cast

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Euliss Dewey

Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett

Jessie Dewey

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Toosie

John Beasley

John Beasley

Brother Blackwell

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Sam

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Troublemaker

June Carter Cash

June Carter Cash

Mrs. Dewey Sr.

Billy Joe Shaver

Billy Joe Shaver

Joe

Rick Dial

Rick Dial

Elmo

Todd Allen

Todd Allen

Horace

Themes & Keywords

jealousycomaradio stationforgivenesschristianitytexasministerapostlelouisianapreacher

About The Apostle

The Apostle is a drama film released in 1997 exploring themes of jealousy, coma, radio station, forgiveness, christianity, texas. Directed by Robert Duvall, it stars Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson. After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.

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