Eulis sonny dewey is a preacher from texas living a happy life with his beautiful wife jessie. The apostle long labored over by writer, director, producer, and star robert duvall is all. The interview was especially interesting because it is so much duvall s own film. The apostle is the kind of movie that rarely gets made in america, and it is to robert duvall s credit that he stuck to his guns and told the story he wanted to tell. When no hollywood studio would produce it, he also turned to his own production company butchers run films, put up his own. The apostle 1997 a sdg a sensitive cultural ethnography of the exotic, muchmaligned world of southern pentecostalism. Unlike a number of recent films that portray ministersor christians in generalas hypocritical scheisters, sonny is presented differently. Oct 12, 2018 apostle blends atmospheric storytelling with grisly brutality to mixed results, but makes for an effectively nasty and bizarre horror movie overall. In my current movie, which i also wrote and directed, i play a troubled preacher who calls himself the apostle. In the words of critic elaine mancini, duvall was the most technically proficient, the most. He was touched by the power and filled with the spirit. The apostle trailer directed by robert duvall and starring robert duvall, billy bob thornton, todd allen, brother paul bagget, john beasley.
Set in the uk circa 1905, apostle stars stevens as thomas richardson, the disgraced son of a wealthy family who is called upon when his sister jennifer elen rhys is kidnapped and held for. Jun 01, 2011 111 videos play all the apostle 1997 full movie sune vs. Watch the apostle online stream full movie directv. Robert duvall, in full robert seldon duvall, born january 5, 1931, san diego, california, u. The apostle 110 movie clip last rites 1997 hd youtube. Now in a small louisiana town, sonny goes by the name of apostle e. Nov 20, 2014 in my current movie, which i also wrote and directed, i play a troubled preacher who calls himself the apostle. But duvall saw that a christian is a real person that has to confront. He is most known for his roles in the films to kill a mockingbird 1962, bullitt 1968, true grit 1969, thx 18 1971, the godfather 1972, the godfather part ii 1974, apocalypse now 1979, the natural 1984, colors 1988, days of thunder 1990, newsies 1992, the scarlet letter 1995 something to talk about. The following is the filmography for actor and director robert duvall.
It expresses no agenda except the storytellers quest for the truth. 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. If youve never seen it, do not hesitate to add it to your library. Ive watched this movie 6 times and every time i see farrah fawcett, my heart skips a beat. The apostle 410 movie clip one for the road 1997 hd. But duvall saw that a christian is a real person that has to confront all the issues and baggage that anyone else does. Duvall majored in drama at principia college elsah, il, then served a twoyear hitch in the army after graduating in 1953. Not saying that some of the things the character did were to be emulated. 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. Robert duvall is a superb actor, and this part suits him to a t.
Devout pentecostal preacher eulis sonny dewey robert duvall of new boston, texas, has a lovely wife farrah fawcett and two children. When sonny loses control and commits a crime of passion, he is forced to run from the law. Robert duvall is simply an incredible actor and director. This film is absolutely the best depiction of a christian person. Stubborn and nearly impervious to interpretation, robert duvall s the apostle insists on being what it is about and nothing else. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. Jessie is having an affair with young minister horace. The apostle movie clips for teaching and sermon video. John beasley, farrah fawcett, walton goggins, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson, and billy joe shaver also appear. Robert duvall full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Robert duvall s wellregarded religious drama the apostle debuts on dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.
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. Deleted scene from the apostle with robert duvall duration. The apostle 1998 stream and watch online moviefone. Robert duvall really shines in this movie its a beautiful story about seeking forgiveness and then going out and doing the work. Alice eve plays with fire in julian fellowes downton abbey followup. Sune 2018 full movie robert duvall wins best actor. All harry potter movies ranked worst to best by tomatometer. 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. A man plagued by the darker side of human desire, and rage. While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his congregation, sonny.
Forty years a preacher, an apostle full of brimstone and sweet jesus, and euliss sonny dewey still doesnt get it, specifically the nature of the holy ghost power he has relished and exalted his whole. 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. 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. The critically acclaimed apostle follows the faith and failings of euliss sonny dewey robert duvall, a charismatic southern preacher. 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. And a movie like robert duvalls the apostle, to me, embodies the best aspects of those beliefs, while underscoring the basic humanity of the people trying to live up to them on a daily basis. He presents a unique and enlightening behindthescenes look at pentecostal christianity with its charismatic preachers, its outspoken and lively laity, and its intense commitment. Robert duvall, writer, director, producer, and star of the apostle, absolutely seethes with the character of sonny dewey alias apostle e. The journal editors recently had the opportunity to interview robert duvall about his new movie, the apostle.
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. 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. This is my favorite movie with robert duvall, the acting is masterful, story great, it is touching and inspiration. The apostle by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd. After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from texas changes his name, goes to louisiana and starts preaching on the radio. It was filmed on location in and around saint martinville and des allemands, louisiana with some. 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. 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. Robert duvall celebrity profile check out the latest robert duvall photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
He wrote the script, starred as the lead character, and directed the film. Instead of taking the traditional antichristian or prochristian route, this film remains a complex character study of a flawed preacher with a temper, and its duvall s show all the way. 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. Although she was sick, that true beauty still shined through. The quarry, with its stoic sinner who is out for redemption or something, is more like robert duvall s the apostle remade as a draggy, reductive tv movie. 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. 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. With robert duvall, todd allen, paul bagget, lenore banks.
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. He has been nominated for seven academy awards winning for his performance in tender mercies, seven golden globe awards winning four, and has multiple nominations and one win each of the bafta, screen actors guild award, and emmy award. 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. Starring robert duvall, farrah fawcett, june carter cash, and billy bob thornton. Robert duvall list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Starz delivers exclusive original series and the best hollywood hits. The apostle is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by robert duvall, who stars in the title role. 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. Supporting actors are also extremely gifted and suited to their respective parts. The apostlelong labored over by writer, director, producer, and star robert duvallis all.
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