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. Not saying that some of the things the character did were to be emulated. So, as he stars alongside robert downey jr in the judge, out in uk cinemas this weekend, were. 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. Duvalls portrayal of sonny is one of the most complex, honest, and fascinating character studies ive ever seen. After he seriously injures his wifes lover and flees texas for rural louisiana, duvall rechristens himself the apostle e. Sonny dewey duvall has built a large church that has. Alice eve plays with fire in julian fellowes downton abbey followup. Like the film itself, the soundtrack to robert duvall s the apostle is a carefully crafted, subtly brilliant collection of contemporary country and gospel. Robert duvalls wellregarded religious drama the apostle debuts on dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.
John beasley, farrah fawcett, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson. 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. Robert duvall is the lead actor, director, producer, and writer for this movie about a preacher coming to terms with his own sins. Jan 25, 2000 robert duvall gave a powerful performance in the apostle. Duvall at the 2010 tribeca film festival, february 5, 2010. Duvalls performance in a civil action 1998 was honoured with his third oscar nomination for best supporting actor. Robert selden duvall, known as robert duvall was born on monday 5th january 1931, is 89 capricorn and has become very popular in recent years. Of course i got it at amazon itunes didnt have it although they did have one of the singles. 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.
Nov 20, 2014 home better living entertainment music guideposts classics. Rent the apostle 1997 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Robert selden duvall is an american film actor and director who has won an academy award, two emmy awards, and four golden globe awards. Like a natural force from the southern heartland, he moves through peoples lives with the. 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. Robert duvall will be always remembered for the godfather. Available on itunes a middleaged pentecostal preacher begins a new life in a rural louisiana town after his world collapses. John beasley, farrah fawcett, walton goggins, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson, and billy joe shaver also appear.
But duvall saw that a christian is a real person that has to confront. Robert duvall stars as a preacher seeking redemption. The apostle by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd allen. Nov 30, 2014 the apostle is a 1997 american drama film written and directed by robert duvall, who stars in the title role. Robert duvall on faith and inspiration guideposts classics. So, as he stars alongside robert downey jr in the judge, out in.
The apostle 1997 watch on starz or streaming online reelgood. It was filmed on location in and around saint martinville and des allemands, louisiana with some. Robert duvall, farrah fawcett, billy bob thornton, june carter cash, miranda richardson. He was touched by the power and filled with the spirit. 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. 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.
Duvall majored in drama at principia college elsah, il, then served a twoyear hitch in the army after graduating in 1953. Robert duvall gave a powerful performance in the apostle. The interview was especially interesting because it is so much duvall s own film. Home better living entertainment music guideposts classics. Robert duvall filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. When no hollywood studio would produce it, he also turned to his own production company butchers run films, put up his own. Robert duvall on faith and inspiration in this story from april 1998, the acclaimed actor reveals how playing a. Veteran actor and director robert selden duvall was born on january 5, 1931, in san diego, ca, to. The apostle is an affirmative portrait of christians and evangelism. 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.
Like the film itself, the soundtrack to robert duvalls the apostle is a carefully crafted, subtly brilliant collection of contemporary country and gospel. Robert duvall is a superb actor, and this part suits him to a t. For the past several months, duvall has been almost omnipresent in christian and secular media, hawking the apostle as the positive affirmation of pentecostal. Robert duvall, whose real name is robert selden duvall, is probably the artists who every year get the best covers in the specialized media. Robert duvall movies and tv shows streaming online reelgood. He has appeared in films such as to kill a mockingbird, the. Duvall, who also wrote, directed, and financed the film, stars as a preacher seeking rebirth following a falling out with god. The apostle, also written and directed by duvall, who has more than 60 filmography credits under his belt dating back to 1962s to kill a mockingbird, takes a daring stab at the south with more.
The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. 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. Upon his army discharge, he moved to new york to study acting at the neighborhood playhouse, where. Eulis sonny dewey is a preacher from texas living a happy life with his beautiful wife jessie. Robert selden duvall born january 5, 1931 is an american actor and director. 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. 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. Rent the apostle 1997 starring robert duvall and farrah fawcett on dvd and bluray. Robert duvall, left, poses for photographs as actor aaron eckhart, center, shares a laugh with director jason reitman at the premiere of their new movie thank you for smoking, march 12, 2006, in. With his bible in hand, he gave a lifetime performance worthy of an oscar. After sonny robert duvall, an eccentric pentecostal preacher, learns that his. Johnny cash, robert duvall, emmylou harris, carter family, lyle lovett, steven curtis. Hollands opus and john lithgow the pelican brief, tvs 3rd rock from the sun. The life and career of the brutal soviet dictator, joseph stalin.
Moses leads the israelites out of egypt, and his faith in god is rewarded when the red sea parts to allow the israelites to escape pharaohs chariots. A leading man and character actor since the 1960s, robert duvall has specialized in taciturn cowboys, fierce leaders and driven characters of all types. Born january 5, 1931 and raised by an admiral, duvall fought in korea for two years after graduating from principia college. This film is absolutely the best depiction of a christian person. Robert duvall is simply an incredible actor and director. Duvall has been in some of the most acclaimed and popular films of all time, among them to kill a mockingbird, the godfather, the godfather part ii, mash, network, true grit, bullitt, the conversation. 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. Robert duvall biography birthday, trivia american actor. 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. With robert duvall, julia ormond, maximilian schell, jeroen krabbe. Deleted scene from the apostle with robert duvall youtube. Supporting actors are also extremely gifted and suited to their respective parts. Now in a small louisiana town, sonny goes by the name of apostle e. In in, he plays a peacher who on the run from the law after a murder.
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. He made his screen debut in 1962 as the creepy boo radley in to kill a mockingbird and played a bad. He wrote the script, starred as the lead character, and directed the film. The apostle 1998 stream and watch online moviefone. Broken trail is a miniseries western film based in the year of 1897. Hollands opus and john lithgow the pelican brief, tvs 3rd rock from the sun this gripping, widely acclaimed hit delivers edgeofyourseat entertainment. The journal editors recently had the opportunity to interview robert duvall about his new movie, the apostle. 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. Costarring joe don baker walking tall, cape fear, oscarnominees karen black five easy pieces, nashville, robert ryan crossfire, and richard. Tom harte, along with his uncle print ritter tries to repair their distant relationship. 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. When duvall gets into his character he stays there. But duvall saw that a christian is a real person that has to confront all the issues and baggage that anyone else does.
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. The apostle has been robert duvalls baby for 15 years, and its arrival in theaters is glorious to behold. 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. He is most known for his roles in the films to kill a mockingbird 1962, bullitt 1968, true grit 1969, thx 18 1971. View in itunes oscarwinner robert duvall a civil action, the apostle stars in this taut thriller as a recentlyreleased excon who takes on the mob to avenge his brothers death. He made his screen debut in 1962 as the creepy boo radley in to kill a mockingbird and played a bad hombre opposite john wayne in true grit 1969. Hayes became a minor celebrity in louisiana, appearing on local television programs, playing a bit part in robert duvalls film the apostle, joining hank williams, jr. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. Abraham reaches the promised land but still must prove his faith in god. While trying to repair their relationship, they are suddenly responsible for watching over five chinese immigrants who have been mistreated.
Hollands opus and john lithgow the pelican brief, tvs 3rd rock from. 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 interview was especially interesting because it is so much duvalls own film. In his 1998 academy awardnominated performance, robert duvall is sonny, a gifted southern preacher loved by his community. Premiere of an epic tenpart docudrama that tells the bibles great stories through live action and cgi. Hayes became a minor celebrity in louisiana, appearing on local television programs, playing a bit part in robert duvall s film the apostle, joining hank williams, jr. Shop our newest and most popular robert duvall sheet music such as live forever, or click the button above to browse all robert duvall sheet music.
Also featuring robert duvall the apostle, phenomenon, william h. One of hollywoods most distinguished, popular, and versatile actors, robert duvall possesses a rare gift for totally immersing himself in his roles. Heres the complete library of movies and tv shows for robert duvall available to stream. If youve never seen it, do not hesitate to add it to your library. Starring robert duvall, farrah fawcett, miranda richardson. Robert duvall s 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 in this story from april 1998, the acclaimed actor reveals how playing a preacher impacted his spiritual life. Oct 17, 2014 robert duvall has over 50 years in cinema behind him, as a leading man and director and producer. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent the apostle online on moviefone. 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. He has won an academy award, two emmy awards, and four golden globe awards over the course of his career. Johnny cash, robert duvall, emmylou harris, carter family, lyle. The apostle music from and inspired by the motion picture. When pentecostal preacher sonny deweys wife, jessie, leaves him for a young preacher, named horace, sonny loses control and hits horace with a. Watch the apostle online stream full movie directv. A man plagued by the darker side of human desire, and rage.
While battling personal demons and injecting new life into his congregation, sonny. When sonny loses control and commits a crime of passion, he is forced to run from the law. Robert duvall filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Robert duvall has over 50 years in cinema behind him, as a leading man and director and producer. In the apostle he electrifies, providing a portrait of a volatile man possessed by the sacred. The apostle by farrah fawcett, miranda richardson, todd. The following is the filmography for actor and director robert duvall.
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