He brilliantly captured the part of the the charismatic, southern preacher. Robert duvall james earl jones michael beach 1996 an arkansas redneck robert duvall learns his mother was black and that he has a halfbrother james earl jones in chicago. A man plagued by the darker side of human desire, and rage. Sonny dewey duvall has built a large church that has. Duvall s portrayal of sonny is one of the most complex, honest, and fascinating character studies ive ever seen. He wrote the script, starred as the lead character, and directed the film. He was touched by the power and filled with the spirit. The journal editors recently had the opportunity to interview robert duvall about his new movie, the apostle. The greatest faithbased movie of all time is 1997s the apostle. The apostle first appeared on the screen back in 1997. In the apostle he electrifies, providing a portrait of a volatile man possessed by the sacred. Robert duvall on faith and inspiration in this story from april 1998, the acclaimed actor reveals how playing a. Robert duvall is a superb actor, and this part suits him to a t. In robert duvalls movie, the apostle, there is a scene of a revival tent meeting where the evangelist has this great big bunch of keys and begins screaming that he has the keys to the kingdom.
The apostle is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by robert duvall, who stars in the title role. When i started watching it, i thought i might be disappointed. Aug 27, 2007 in robert duvalls movie, the apostle, there is a scene of a revival tent meeting where the evangelist has this great big bunch of keys and begins screaming that he has the keys to the kingdom. Only three songs were actually used in the film, but all three steven curtis chapmans i will not go quietly, patty loveless two coats, lyle lovetts im a soldier in the army of the lord are excellent, fitting the theme of the. The subtitle database subtitlesbank is sure to delight lovers of world cinema masterpieces. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. With robert duvall, todd allen, paul bagget, lenore banks. Hall, whose character injects the film with regular, welcome doses of comic relief, is a scene stealer in the long, proud tradition of. The apostle is an affirmative portrait of christians and evangelism. Alice eve plays with fire in julian fellowes downton abbey followup. Add to watchlist 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.
What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Legendas the apostle legendas portuguese br 1cd srt pob. Nov 22, 2015 the greatest faithbased movie of all time is 1997s the apostle. Duvalls character, is a pious but deeply flawed preacher who, in a fit of jealous rage, kills his wifes lover. Academy award winner robert duvall is not a traditional believer, but he has come to have great respect for the role that evangelical christianity plays in the lives of millions of complex, flawed, redeemed people. After he seriously injures his wifes lover and flees texas for rural louisiana, duvall rechristens himself the apostle e. Robert duvall is simply an incredible actor and director. Supporting actors are also extremely gifted and suited to their respective parts.
Jan 10, 2015 but this is an equation with two sides. Thomas hagen is a fictional character in mario puzos novel the godfather and francis ford coppolas films the godfather and the godfather part ii. In his 1998 academy awardnominated performance, robert duvall is sonny, a gifted southern preacher loved by his community. Duvalls apostle nabs most nominations for th independent. Robert selden duvall in san diego, california, 5 january 1931. May 10, 2010 the apostle was a writingdirectingacting labor of love for robert duvall over years i first saw the film when i was starting to realize i could not longer believe christianity was true, and i thought it was the most genuine and affecting atheist film id ever seen. Like the film itself, the soundtrack to robert duvall s the apostle is a carefully crafted, subtly brilliant collection of contemporary country and gospel. After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from texas changes his name, goes to louisiana and starts preaching on the radio. But television or not, its topoftheline casting, a strong story, good direction and excellent. Broken trailrobert duvall, thomas haden church, greta scacchi, scott cooper, gwendoline yeo, rusty schwimmer, james russo, chris mulkey made for television, 2006.
But sonnys stable world starts to crumbles when he discovers his wife is having an affair with a young minister, horace, and sonny gets enraged and hits horace with a softball bat, putting him into a coma. 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 by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd allen. Now in a small louisiana town, sonny goes by the name of apostle e. 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 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. Eulis sonny dewey is a preacher from texas living a happy life with his beautiful wife jessie.
He has won an academy award, two emmy awards, and four golden globe awards over the course of his career. The apostle by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd. Sune 2018 full movie second hand lions bar fight scene duration. A preacher robert duvall leaves texas, seeking redemption from his sins and solace over the loss of his wife farrah fawcett and congregation. John beasley, farrah fawcett, walton goggins, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson, and billy joe shaver also appear. John beasley, farrah fawcett, walton goggins, billy. The apostle symbols oral presentation by hannah kong sonny. When sonny loses control and commits a crime of passion, he is forced to run from the law. This originally aired as a twonight miniseries on television. When pentecostal preacher sonny deweys wife, jessie, leaves him for a young preacher, named horace, sonny loses control and hits horace with a. Robert duvalls wellregarded religious drama the apostle debuts on dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.
Robert duvall on faith and inspiration guideposts classics. That alone might suggest that duvall, like a number of actors before him, is. The apostle was a writingdirectingacting labor of love for robert duvall over years i first saw the film when i was starting to realize i could not longer believe christianity was true, and i thought it was the most genuine and affecting atheist film id ever seen. The apostle is one of the the best films i have seen. Family thing by richard pearce richard pearce, robert duvall.
Duvalls portrayal of sonny is one of the most complex, honest, and fascinating character studies ive ever seen. Not saying that some of the things the character did were to be emulated. Studied acting with sanford meisner at neighborhood playhouse in new york. Watch the apostle online stream full movie directv. 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. Born january 5, 1931 and raised by an admiral, duvall fought in korea for two years after. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. As a cracker shocked to learn his true heritage, robert duvall presages his turn in the apostle 1997. But duvall saw that a christian is a real person that has to confront. I just stopped by music download by the duvall family. Robert duvall farrah fawcett miranda richardson 1998 a preacher robert duvall leaves texas, seeking redemption from his sins and solace over the loss of his wife farrah fawcett and congregation. I have enjoyed the other films i have seen robert duvall in, but this was his best performance of all.
An interview with robert duvall, bill blizek and ronald burke, journal of religion and film, 1998. The state of white america, 19602010 by charles murray, revan by drew ka. Robert duvall as the apostle ef in a scene from the apostle, written and directed by duvall. 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. But duvall saw that a christian is a real person that has to confront all the issues and baggage that anyone else does. Sacrifice hes working in the restaurant in bayou butte, louisiana and he sees his new womanfriend, toosie miranda richardson, whom he has dated a couple of times. In the apostle, a film he wrote and directed, robert duvall plays sonny dewey, a pentecostal preacher in texas. Robert duvalls wellregarded religious drama the apostle debuts on dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original. 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. Duvalls selfbaptism in the apostle my favorite cinematic depiction of baptism takes place in robert duvalls remarkable motion picture, the apostle. Family thing by richard pearce richard pearce, robert. Nov 20, 2014 home better living entertainment music guideposts classics. It was filmed on location in and around saint martinville and des allemands, louisiana with some. 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.
James earl jones employs his own reallife childhood stuttering impediment to marvelous use. 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. The apostle has been robert duvalls baby for 15 years, and its arrival in theaters is glorious to behold. We encourage you to leave comments regarding the the apostle subtitles. He began appearing in theatre during the late 1950s, moving into small, supporting television and film roles during the early 1960s in such works as to kill a. Robert selden duvall born january 5, 1931 is an american actor and director. Robert duvall apocalypse now memorabilia such as this autograph are available. Back in 1998, i had a chance to talk to someone with quite a bit of authority on this topic. 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. Daniel hays, these lectures are ideal for students wanting to learn how to read, interpret, and apply the bible. Quotes by lieutenant colonel bill kilgorerobert duvall. Robert duvall, farrah fawcett, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson. Wild horses r, 100 minutes robert duvalls 1998 the apostle, which he directed, wrote, produced, financed and played the lead role of a fiery pentecostal preacher with a secret past, is a.
A companion to todays bestselling biblical interpretation textbook, grasping gods word by j. 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. Robert duvall has 14 books on goodreads, and is currently reading coming apart. Home better living entertainment music guideposts classics. Robert duvall l and billy bob thornton r in a scene from the apostle, written and directed by duvall.
For the past several months, duvall has been almost omnipresent in christian and secular media, hawking the apostle as the positive affirmation of pentecostal. The apostle 810 movie clip the passing troublemaker. When no hollywood studio would produce it, he also turned to his own production company butchers run films, put up his own. The interview was especially interesting because it is so much duvalls own film. This film is absolutely the best depiction of a christian person. The robert duvall handbook everything you need to know. Robert duvall is the lead actor, director, producer, and writer for this movie about a preacher coming to terms with his own sins. The apostle trailer directed by robert duvall and starring robert duvall, billy bob thornton, todd allen, brother paul bagget, john beasley.
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. While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his congregation, sonny. Robert duvall stars as a preacher seeking redemption. F like the apostles in the bible, he is far from being perfect, but through gods salvation and provision, he is able. Apocalypse now is an actionadventuredramawar film written by john milius screenplay and michael herr narration, released on august 15 of 1979 in the usa, starring marlon brando, martin sheen, robert duvall, frederic forrest, sam bottoms and albert hall. If youve never seen it, do not hesitate to add it to your library. Like a natural force from the southern heartland, he moves through peoples lives with the. One of hollywoods most distinguished, popular, and versatile actors, robert duvall possesses a rare gift for totally immersing himself in his roles.
Robert duvall on faith and inspiration in this story from april 1998, the acclaimed actor reveals how playing a preacher impacted his spiritual life. This video download presents material from session 12, the role of the holy spirit. Symbolizes many christians who are dealing with sin but are too cowardly to confront it. Robert duvall s wellregarded religious drama the apostle debuts on dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. Duvall, who also wrote, directed, and financed the film, stars as a preacher seeking rebirth following a falling out with god.
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