The Apostle

1998, Drama, 2h 28m

49 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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After Sonny (Robert Duvall), an eccentric Pentecostal preacher, learns that his wife is having an affair, he beats her lover into a coma and flees the state of Texas. Now in a small Louisiana town, Sonny goes by the name of "Apostle E.F." and opens a new church with the help of a retired reverend (John Beasley). While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his congregation, Sonny dates a radio station worker (Miranda Richardson) and searches for peace in his new life.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Robert Duvall
  • Producer:
    Rob Carliner
  • Writer:
    Robert Duvall
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $20.8M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm

Cast & Crew

Robert Duvall
Euliss 'Sonny' Dewey-The Apostle E.F.
Farrah Fawcett
Jessie Dewey
Miranda Richardson
Toosie
Todd Allen
Horace
John Beasley
Brother C. Charles Blackwell
June Carter Cash
Mrs. 'Momma' Dewey Dr.
Walton Goggins
Sam
Billy Joe Shaver
Joe
Billy Bob Thornton
Troublemaker
Rick Dial
Elmo
Robert Duvall
Director
Robert Duvall
Writer
Steven Brown
Co-Producer
Rob Carliner
Producer
Robert Duvall
Executive Producer
Ed Johnston
Associate Producer
Stephen Mack
Film Editor
David Mansfield
Original Music
Barry Markowitz
Cinematographer
Ed Johnston
Casting
Renee Rousselot
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