The apostle trailer directed by robert duvall and starring robert duvall, billy bob thornton, todd allen, brother paul bagget, john beasley. Although released in 1972, it saw limited runs in the u. Tomorrow is a 1972 film directed by joseph anthony. The pgrated film was filmed in the mississippi counties of alcorn and itawamba. 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. Sune 2018 full movie robert duvall wins best actor. Stubborn and nearly impervious to interpretation, robert duvall s the apostle insists on being what it is about and nothing else. Robert duvall really shines in this movie its a beautiful story about seeking forgiveness and then going out and doing the work. Robert duvall is the heart and soul of the apostle, preaching, crying, yelling and using all of his acting skills to convince us he is a southern preacher with no relation to any of his other roles. John beasley, farrah fawcett, walton goggins, billy. In his academy awardnominated performance, robert duvall is sonny. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Jul 27, 2010 the lowdown on robert duvall the veteran actor discusses his new film get low, a folk tale about an eccentric recluseand gets a little feisty about the apostle. The screenplay was written by horton foote, adapted from a play he wrote for playhouse 90 that was based on a 1940 short story by william faulkner.
The apostle a labor of love coming to fruition after years, the apostle, robert duvall s third and best directorial effort, is a sharply observed exploration of a middleaged preacher. Movie scene robert duvall is married to farrah fawcett in the apostle. Jun 01, 2011 111 videos play all the apostle 1997 full movie sune vs. Robert duvalls triumphal entrance in the church the apostle. Robert duvall has often made faith a character in his films whether as the driving force in the apostle or more subtly in tender mercies.
Robert duvall list of movies and tv shows tv guide. After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from texas changes his name, goes to louisiana and starts preaching on the radio. Devout pentecostal preacher eulis sonny dewey robert duvall of new boston, texas, has a lovely wife. Theres a scene early in the apostle where robert duvall, as a pentecostal preacher from texas, is having a talk with god, who has to do all of the listening. Superior acting and a plot based on realism make this a classic movie of actual. It was filmed on location in and around saint martinville and des allemands, louisiana with some. Supporting actors are also extremely gifted and suited to their respective parts.
The apostle by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd. Born january 5, 1931 and raised by an admiral, duvall fought in korea for two years after. The apostle by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd allen. Veteran actor and director robert selden duvall was born on january 5, 1931, in san diego, ca, to mildred virginia hart, an amateur actress, and william howard duvall, a career military officer who later became an admiral. Rent the apostle 1997 starring robert duvall and farrah fawcett on dvd and bluray. In the words of critic elaine mancini, duvall was the most technically proficient, the most. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. The apostle 1998 stream and watch online moviefone. This was his pet project and it took him years and years to get it to film. Duvall majored in drama at principia college elsah, il, then served a twoyear hitch in the army after graduating in 1953.
With robert duvall, blythe danner, michael okeefe, lisa jane persky. The apostle 210 movie clip the keys to the kingdom 1997. Ive watched this movie 6 times and every time i see farrah fawcett, my heart skips a beat. With robert duvall, todd allen, paul bagget, lenore banks. While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his.
The following is the filmography for actor and director robert duvall. Robert duvall, in full robert seldon duvall, born january 5, 1931, san diego, california, u. Stubborn and nearly impervious to interpretation, robert duvalls the apostle insists on being what it is about and nothing else. The apostle 210 movie clip the keys to the kingdom. In the words of critic elaine mancini, duvall was the most technically proficient, the most versatile, and the most convincing actor on the screen. Devout pentecostal preacher eulis sonny dewey robert duvall of new boston, texas, has a lovely wife farrah fawcett and two children. Alice eve plays with fire in julian fellowes downton abbey followup. John beasley, farrah fawcett, walton goggins, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson, and billy joe shaver also appear.
The journal editors recently had the opportunity to interview robert duvall about his new movie, the apostle. He wrote the script, starred as the lead character, and directed the film. Released january 30th, 1998, the apostle stars robert duvall, farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd allen the pg movie has a runtime of about 2. Now in a small louisiana town, sonny goes by the name of apostle e. So many secular films view religion as just another scam but hollywood, the biggest. In my current movie, which i also wrote and directed, i play a troubled preacher who calls himself the apostle. Robert duvall celebrity profile check out the latest robert duvall photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
In an upstairs room at his mothers house, the preacher rants and raves at the almighty, asking for a way to see reason in calamity. Deleted scene from the apostle with robert duvall duration. It was filmed on location in and around saint martinville and des allemands, louisiana with some establishing shots done in the dallas, texas area. In his 1998 academy awardnominated performance, robert duvall is sonny, a gifted southern preacher loved by his community. If you admire great talent realising full potential, and want to invest in a movie you will. Robert duvall is the lead actor, director, producer, and writer for this movie about a preacher coming to terms with his own sins. The interview was especially interesting because it is so much duvalls own film.
The apostle 410 movie clip one for the road 1997 hd. The lowdown on robert duvall the veteran actor discusses his new film get low, a folk tale about an eccentric recluseand gets a. Although she was sick, that true beauty still shined through. Sonny dewey duvall has built a large church that has developed a huge following and has even proven to be profitable in the investments that have been made on its. Its been a labor of love, and it began in 1962 when i prepared to play a character from the rural south in an offbroadway. Its been a labor of love, and it began in 1962 when i prepared to play a character from the rural south in an offbroadway play. The apostle 110 movie clip last rites 1997 hd youtube. Although robert duvall researched, wrote, directed, and starred in the apostle, perhaps his most important contribution to the films apparent critical and financial success has been his tireless work as chief publicity agent. One of hollywoods most distinguished, popular, and versatile actors, robert duvall possesses a rare gift for totally immersing himself in his roles. While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his congregation, sonny.
It expresses no agenda except the storytellers quest for the truth. He has been nominated for seven academy awards winning for his performance in tender mercies and seven golden globe awards winning four, and has won a bafta, a screen actors guild award, and an emmy award. Watch the apostle online stream full movie directv. As he approaches manhood, ben meechum struggles to win the approval of his demanding alpha male father, an aggressively competitive, but frustrated marine pilot. When no hollywood studio would produce it, he also turned to his own production company butchers run films, put up his own. 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. The interview was especially interesting because it is so much duvall s own film. Released january 30th, 1998, the apostle stars robert duvall, farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd allen the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 28 min, and received a score of 83 out. When pentecostal preacher sonny deweys wife, jessie, leaves him for a young preacher, named horace, sonny loses control and hits horace with a. When no hollywood studio would produce it, he also turned to his own production company butchers run films, put up.
Robert duvall is a superb actor, and this part suits him to a t. After sonny robert duvall, an eccentric pentecostal preacher, learns that his wife is having an affair, he beats herread more. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent the apostle online on moviefone. Robert duvall full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Starring robert duvall, the apostle tells the story of a minister who has his faith and beliefs shaken and must make a journey of selfdiscovery to find his way back again. The apostle is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by robert duvall, who stars in the title role. The apostle a labor of love coming to fruition after years, the apostle, robert duvalls third and best directorial effort, is a sharply observed exploration of a middleaged preacher.
The apostle 1998 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. Robert duvalls wellregarded religious drama the apostle debuts on dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. Duvall at the 2010 tribeca film festival, february 5, 2010. Rent the apostle 1997 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
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