Don Verdean
“Fraud works in mysterious ways.”
Synopsis
Biblical archaeologist Don Verdean is hired by a local church pastor to find faith-promoting relics in the Holy Land. But after a fruitless expedition he is forced to get creative in this comedy of faith and fraud.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Don Verdean Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Sam Rockwell, Danny McBride Comedy HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-27
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Sam Rockwell
Don Verdean
Jemaine Clement
Boaz
Amy Ryan
Carol
Danny McBride
Tony Lazarus
Will Forte
Pastor Fontaine
Leslie Bibb
Joylinda Lazarus
Steve Park
Poon-Yen
Sky Elobar
Dr. Stanley
Yaniv Moyal
Israeli Police Officer
P.J. Boudousqué
Gary
Jared Shipley
Lab Tech
Jake Van Wagoner
Police Officer
Logan Rogan
Tourist
Michael Flynn
Church Elder
Pete Rockwell
Antique Store Owner
Harry Bonner
Security Guard
Stelios Xanthos
Shem
Deborah Lee Douglas
Sarah (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jared Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Original Title
- Don Verdean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $31K
- Production Studios
- Buffalo Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jared Hess
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Ilan Eshkeri
Mattias Troelstrup
Tanner Christensen
Brandt Andersen, Jared Hess, Sam Rockwell
Department Leadership Roster
Tanner Christensen
Editor
Jared Hess
Writer
Jared Hess
Director
Mattias Troelstrup
Director of Photography
Richard A. Wright
Production Design
Jerusha Hess
Writer
Kathy Jarvis
Stunt Coordinator
Brandt Andersen
Producer
Jared Hess
Producer
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Verdean
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Verdean about?
Biblical archaeologist Don Verdean is hired by a local church pastor to find faith-promoting relics in the Holy Land. But after a fruitless expedition he is forced to get creative in this comedy of faith and fraud.
Who directed Don Verdean?
Don Verdean was directed by Jared Hess.
Who stars in Don Verdean?
The principal cast of Don Verdean includes Sam Rockwell, Jemaine Clement, Amy Ryan, Danny McBride, Will Forte.
When was Don Verdean released and how long is it?
Don Verdean was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Don Verdean make at the box office?
Don Verdean grossed $31K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Don Verdean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Verdean was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Verdean?
Don Verdean holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).