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Billy: The Early Years (2008)

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He remains one of the true icons of late 20th and early 21st century evangelism. But what of his early years -- the years that led him into full-time ministry? As scripted and directed by acclaimed actor Robby Benson (The Chosen), this fact-based historical drama depicts Billy Graham (here played by Armie Hammer) as an earnest young man whose life is irrevocably changed via his interaction with another up-and-coming follower of God, Charles Templeton. Though fast friends, the men reach a

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Drama

Directed By: Robby Benson

Written By: William Paul McKay, Jana Rutledge

In Theaters: Oct 10, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Mar 2, 2010

Box Office:$0.3M

Rocky Mountain Pictures

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Cast

Armie Hammer
Billy Graham
Stefanie Butler
Ruth Bell Graham
Kristoffer Polaha
Charles Templeton
Josh Turner
George Beverly Shea
Jennifer O'Neill
Reporter
Lindsay Wagner
Morrow
Martin Landau
Charles Templeton (Olde...
Cliff Bemis

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That's the real shortcoming here. A bland leading man in a movie without much of a biographical spark to it makes for a dull sermon indeed.

October 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel

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Roger Moore

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...a biography picture of the patronizing saint variety.

October 24, 2008 Full Review Source: LarsenOnFilm

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Hammer does a credible Graham impression, but if the script isn't up to snuff, none of the other stuff matters. And this particular screenplay is nowhere close to that.

October 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Christianity Today

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Peter T. Chattaway

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Could've been way better, but it suceeds in being an entertaining biopic about Billy Graham.

July 11, 2010

Barry Newart

Given the somewhat lame title, I expected to be bored by this movie. However, I found the film to be both surprisingly funny and deeply moving. The performances are great, the soundtrack keeps things moving along, and the conclusion is profound. It would be nice if the "critics" would give this movie a chance, and not

October 13, 2008