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The Apostle (1997)
Director: Robert Duvall
Cast: Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Miranda Richardson, John Beasley
Runtime134 min
Rating12
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After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Apostle (1997), directed by Robert Duvall, is a critically acclaimed drama that follows a Texas preacher whose life spirals out of control, leading him to reinvent himself and start preaching on the radio in Louisiana. The film was well-received, with an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.5/10 average on IMDb, indicating strong audience appreciation.
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Fans of powerful, character-driven dramas will be captivated by Robert Duvall's powerful 1997 film The Apostle, which features his acclaimed performance as a preacher whose life spirals out of control, leading him to reinvent himself and find redemption through ministry.
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The Apostle is a 1997 American independent Southern Gothic drama film written and directed by Robert Duvall, who stars in the title role. John Beasley, Farrah Fawcett, Walton Goggins, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Miranda Richardson, and Billy Joe Shaver also appear. It was filmed on location in and around Saint Martinville and Des Allemands, Louisiana with some establishing shots done in the Dallas, Texas area. The majority of the film was shot in the Louisiana areas of Sunset and Lafayette.
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