The Apostle

The Apostle

★ 6.3IMDb Score
Released:1997-12-19
Genre:Drama
Duration:134 min
Director:Robert Duvall
Actors:Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, John Beasley, Walton Goggins
Production:Butcher's Run Productions

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.

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