Papa Was a Preacher
Synopsis
Edwin Porter, a Methodist minister, is sent to a little church in the small town of Sterling, Texas, to try to save it from financial insolvency. The move is sudden and is complicated by the fact that Porter’s wife and eight children are all very comfortable in the large, successful church they have been serving in Dallas.
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Robert Pine
Papa
Georgia Engel
Pearl
Dean Stockwell
John White
Imogene Coca
Missy B
Dallas Benton
Hugh
Scott Wilder
Cecil
Melora Hardin
Janette
Brandon Douglas
Raybon (as Brandon Sokolosky)
Gerrod Miskovsky
Edd
Jason Hillhouse
Gil
Gennie James
Alyene
Joshua Butts
Paul
Stephanie Dunnam
Kate Tucker
Rodger Boyce
Granger
Jerry Haynes
Jack Murphy
Peter Gerety
Billy Kilgore
Gil Glasgow
William Lee
Bobby Fite
Eric Lee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dallas, TX
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Feke
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Feke, Alyene Porter
- Original Score
- Ken Sutherland
- Original Title
- Papa Was a Preacher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Rosie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Feke
Steve Feke, Alyene Porter
Ken Sutherland
Betty A. Buckley, Martin Jurow, Rose Marie Benton
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Feke
Director
Betty A. Buckley
Producer
Cheri Reed
Costume Design
Martin Jurow
Producer
Steve Feke
Writer
Ken Sutherland
Original Music Composer
Rose Marie Benton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Papa Was a Preacher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Papa Was a Preacher about?
Edwin Porter, a Methodist minister, is sent to a little church in the small town of Sterling, Texas, to try to save it from financial insolvency. The move is sudden and is complicated by the fact that Porter’s wife and eight children are all very comfortable in the large, successful church they have been serving in Dallas.
Who directed Papa Was a Preacher?
Papa Was a Preacher was directed by Steve Feke.
Who stars in Papa Was a Preacher?
The principal cast of Papa Was a Preacher includes Robert Pine, Georgia Engel, Dean Stockwell, Imogene Coca, Dallas Benton.
When was Papa Was a Preacher released and how long is it?
Papa Was a Preacher was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Papa Was a Preacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Papa Was a Preacher was composed by Ken Sutherland.
Is Papa Was a Preacher based on a book or true story?
Papa Was a Preacher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alyene Porter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Papa Was a Preacher?
Papa Was a Preacher holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).