Child of God
“Murder is his salvation”
Synopsis
A dispossessed, violent man's life is a disastrous attempt to exist outside the social order. Successively deprived of parents and homes and with few other ties, he descends to the level of a cave dweller and falls deeper into crime and degradation.
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Child Of God Official Trailer #1 (2014) - James Franco-Directed Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-26
Top Cast
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Scott Haze
Lester Ballard
Wade Hunt Williams
Narrator
James Franco
Jerry
Tim Blake Nelson
Sheriff Fate
Jim Parrack
Deputy Cotton
Fallon Goodson
Girly
Vince Jolivette
Ernest
Jeremy Ambler
Boy With The Rifle
Elena McGhee
Lady In White
Coby Batty
Hunter
Brian Lally
John Greer
Nina Ljeti
1st victim
Ciera Danielle
Sales girl
Boyd Smith
Mr. Fox
Terrance Huff
Fair Pitchman
John Holt
Preacher
Madalyn Lester
Nurse
Anna Kooris
Screaming lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- James Franco, Vince Jolivette
- Original Score
- Aaron Embry
- Original Title
- Child of God
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Rabbit Bandini Productions, Made In Film-Land
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Franco
James Franco, Vince Jolivette, Cormac McCarthy
Aaron Embry
Christina Alexandra Voros
Curtiss Clayton
Caroline Aragon, Vince Jolivette, Miles Levy
Department Leadership Roster
James Franco
Director
Caroline Aragon
Producer
James Franco
Screenplay
Vince Jolivette
Screenplay
Vince Jolivette
Producer
Miles Levy
Producer
Malgosia Turzanska
Costume Design
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Kristen Adams
Production Design
Dottie Starling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aaron Embry
Original Music Composer
Christina Alexandra Voros
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child of God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Child of God about?
A dispossessed, violent man's life is a disastrous attempt to exist outside the social order. Successively deprived of parents and homes and with few other ties, he descends to the level of a cave dweller and falls deeper into crime and degradation.
Who directed Child of God?
Child of God was directed by James Franco.
Who stars in Child of God?
The principal cast of Child of God includes Scott Haze, Wade Hunt Williams, James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parrack.
When was Child of God released and how long is it?
Child of God was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Child of God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child of God was composed by Aaron Embry.
Is Child of God based on a book or true story?
Child of God is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cormac McCarthy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Child of God?
Child of God holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).