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The Apostle (N/A)

Name: The Apostle
Director: Robert Duvall
Genre: drama film
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Miranda Richardson, Billy Bob Thornton, James Gammon, June Carter Cash, Todd Allen

⏱ 129 min drama film

Plot

1997 film by directed by Robert Duvall

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Why Watch This

The Apostle is a raw, character‑driven drama that immerses you in the gritty world of a fallen preacher seeking redemption. Duvall’s intimate direction and unflinching storytelling make it a compelling study of faith, guilt, and second chances.

Best For

Drama lovers, Faith & spirituality fans, Character study enthusiasts, Independent film aficionados, Robert Duvall fans

The CinePearl Take

Robert Duvall delivers a powerhouse performance as the charismatic yet deeply flawed Reverend E.F. Pope, anchoring the film with a magnetic presence. The supporting turn by Farrah Fawcett as a pragmatic barmaid adds a grounded counterpoint, while Billy Bob Thornton’s scene‑stealing cameo injects dark humor. Duvall’s deliberate pacing allows the rural landscape and the protagonist’s inner turmoil to breathe, turning a modest budget into an emotionally resonant epic.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Robert Duvall
Cast: Miranda Richardson, Billy Bob Thornton, James Gammon, June Carter Cash, Todd Allen, Walton Goggins, Billy Joe Shaver, Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett
Writer: Robert Duvall

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