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1997 · 134 min · PG-13

The Apostle

Directed by Robert Duvall · Drama

The Apostle (1997) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Duvall set in Texas and Louisiana during the 1990s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of faith / religion and redemption run throughout.

Composer
David Mansfield
Cinematography
Barry Markowitz
Cast
Robert DuvallFarrah FawcettMiranda RichardsonJohn BeasleyWalton GogginsBilly Bob ThorntonJune Carter CashBilly Joe Shaver

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Pure Fiction
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