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The Case for Christ

The Case for Christ

One man's journey to solve the biggest mystery of all times

20176.91h 52m

Overview

Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.

Directed by Jon Gunn
Written by Lee Strobel, Brian Bird
Produced by David A.R. White
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $18.2M

Top Cast

Mike Vogel

Mike Vogel

Lee Strobel

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen

Leslie Strobel

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Dr. Roberta Waters

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Walter Strobel

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Joe Dubois

L. Scott Caldwell

L. Scott Caldwell

Alfie Davis

Mike Pniewski

Mike Pniewski

Kenny London

Tom Nowicki

Tom Nowicki

Dr. Alexander Metherell

Michael H. Cole

Michael H. Cole

Dr. Gary Habermas

Rus Blackwell

Rus Blackwell

Dr. William Craig

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookcourt casechristianitybiographybased on true storytrialatheistreligioninvestigative journalismchristian film

About The Case for Christ

The Case for Christ is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of based on novel or book, court case, christianity, biography, based on true story, trial. Directed by Jon Gunn, it stars Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway. Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.

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