The Apostle(1997)
“The hardest soul to save was his own.”
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.
Director
Robert Duvall
Studio
Butcher's Run Productions
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Butcher's Run Productions
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What is The Apostle about?▼
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Who directed The Apostle?▼
The Apostle was directed by Robert Duvall and released in 1997. It is a drama film.
How long is The Apostle?▼
The Apostle has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in The Apostle?▼
The cast of The Apostle includes Robert Duvall as Euliss Dewey, Farrah Fawcett as Jessie Dewey, Miranda Richardson as Toosie, John Beasley as Brother Blackwell, Walton Goggins as Sam and more.
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