Marjoe
“You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money”
Synopsis
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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1972 Marjoe Official Trailer 1 Cinema X
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Smith, Sarah Kernochan
- Original Title
- Marjoe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Mauser Productions, Cinema X
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Smith, Sarah Kernochan
Kenneth Van Sickle, Ed Lynch, David Myers, Michael Shea, Thomas Reichman, Richard Pearce
Lawrence Silk
Sarah Kernochan, Howard Smith, Max Palevsky
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Smith
Director
Sarah Kernochan
Director
Sarah Kernochan
Producer
Lawrence Silk
Editor
Howard Smith
Producer
Kenneth Van Sickle
Director of Photography
Ed Lynch
Director of Photography
David Myers
Director of Photography
Michael Shea
Director of Photography
Thomas Reichman
Director of Photography
Richard Pearce
Director of Photography
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Marjoe about?
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Who directed Marjoe?
Marjoe was directed by Howard Smith, Sarah Kernochan.
Who stars in Marjoe?
The principal cast of Marjoe includes Marjoe Gortner, Vernon Gortner, Agnes Benjamin, Sarah Kernochan.
When was Marjoe released and how long is it?
Marjoe was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marjoe?
Marjoe holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).