Pray TV
Synopsis
A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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KGOD Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Dabney Coleman
Marvin Fleece
Newell Alexander
Network Executive
Lewis Arquette
Fred Wilson
Roberta Barrera
Secretary
Jaime Lyn Bauer
Mary of Nazareth
Matthew Beard
Willie Washington / Usher
Alice Borden
Mormon Wife
Joe Bratcher
Joseph of Nazareth
Charlie Brill
Dr. Ramirez
Steve Carlson
Frank Grimace
Colby Chester
Exorcism Reporter
Dick Chudnow
Newsboy / Mexican / Wino / Hassidic Jew / Possessed Boy
Jacque Lynn Colton
Joanie
Woody Eney
Hal Tramer
Dorothy Green
Margaret Burns
Archie Hahn
Fletcher Peebles
Charles Haid
Buck Sunday
Doug Hale
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Friedberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Chudnow, Rick Friedberg, Nick Castle
- Original Score
- Nick Castle, Dick Chudnow
- Original Title
- Pray TV
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Friedberg
Dick Chudnow, Rick Friedberg, Nick Castle
Nick Castle, Dick Chudnow
Terry Clairmont
Peter H. Verity
Tina Stern, Rick Friedberg
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Friedberg
Director
Tina Stern
Producer
Rick Friedberg
Producer
Dick Chudnow
Writer
Rick Friedberg
Writer
Peter H. Verity
Editor
Terry Clairmont
Director of Photography
Nick Castle
Writer
Nick Castle
Original Music Composer
Dick Chudnow
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pray TV
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pray TV about?
A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.
Who directed Pray TV?
Pray TV was directed by Rick Friedberg.
Who stars in Pray TV?
The principal cast of Pray TV includes Dabney Coleman, Newell Alexander, Lewis Arquette, Roberta Barrera, Jaime Lyn Bauer.
When was Pray TV released and how long is it?
Pray TV was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Pray TV?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pray TV was composed by Nick Castle, Dick Chudnow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pray TV?
Pray TV holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).