The Apostle
“The hardest soul to save was his own.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Apostle - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-20
Top Cast
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Robert Duvall
Euliss Dewey
Farrah Fawcett
Jessie Dewey
Miranda Richardson
Toosie
John Beasley
Brother Blackwell
Walton Goggins
Sam
Billy Bob Thornton
Troublemaker
June Carter Cash
Mrs. Dewey Sr.
Billy Joe Shaver
Joe
Rick Dial
Elmo
Todd Allen
Horace
William Atlas Cole
Bayou Man
Kevin Rankin
Young Man in Car
Renée Victor
Latin Translator
Hunter Hayes
Child Accordionist
Terence Rosemore
Man Saying Amen
Mary Lynette Braxton
Mother Blackwell
Stuart Greer
Texas State Trooper
Daniel Hickman
Flashback Preacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.97x
+$14.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Duvall
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Duvall
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- The Apostle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.9M
- Production Studios
- Butcher's Run Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
David Mansfield
Barry Markowitz
Stephen Mack
Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Duvall
Director
Linda Burton
Production Design
Stephen Mack
Editor
Barry Markowitz
Director of Photography
Robert Duvall
Writer
David Mansfield
Original Music Composer
Rob Carliner
Producer
Ethan Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apostle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apostle about?
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Who directed The Apostle?
The Apostle was directed by Robert Duvall.
Who stars in The Apostle?
The principal cast of The Apostle includes Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, John Beasley, Walton Goggins.
When was The Apostle released and how long is it?
The Apostle was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Apostle?
The Apostle had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $19.9M at the worldwide box office (3.97 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Apostle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apostle was composed by David Mansfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apostle?
The Apostle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).