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A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, Metacritic 83/100. Scores higher than 85% of the 1,887 1990s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic83/100
160 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert DuvallDirector
- Robert DuvallWriter
- David MansfieldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert DuvallEuliss Dewey
- Farrah FawcettJessie Dewey
- Miranda RichardsonToosie
- John BeasleyBrother Blackwell
- Walton GogginsSam
- Billy Bob ThorntonTroublemaker
- June Carter CashMrs. Dewey Sr.
- Billy Joe ShaverJoe
- Rick DialElmo
- Todd AllenHorace
- William Atlas ColeBayou Man
- Kevin RankinYoung Man in Car
Stills
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Themes
jealousycomaradio stationforgivenesschristianitytexasministerapostlelouisianapreacher
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