The Neon Bible
Synopsis
During a train ride, a teenager recalls his upbringing in 1940s small-town Georgia and the events that have led to this point.
Top Cast
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Jacob Tierney
David (aged 15)
Drake Bell
David (aged 10)
Gena Rowlands
Mae Morgan
Diana Scarwid
Sarah
Denis Leary
Frank
Bob Hannah
George
Aaron Frisch
Bruce
Charles Franzen
Tannoy Voice
Leo Burmester
Bobbie Lee Taylor
Sherry Velvet
First Testifier
Stephanie Astalos-Jones
Second Testifier
Ian Shearer
Billy Sunday Thompson
Joan Glover
Flora
Jill Jane Clements
Woman
Tom Turbiville
Clyde
Sharon Blackwood
Schoolmistress
Peter McRobbie
Reverend Watkins
Ken Fight
Schoolmaster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Davies
- Original Score
- Robert Lockhart
- Original Title
- The Neon Bible
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Channel Four Films, Scala Productions, Screen Partners Ltd., Iberoamericana Films Producción, Academy Pictures, Three Rivers Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Davies
Terence Davies, John Kennedy Toole
Robert Lockhart
Michael Coulter
Charles Rees
Stephen Woolley, Olivia Stewart, Elizabeth Karlsen, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Terence Davies
Director
Christopher Hobbs
Production Design
Terence Davies
Screenplay
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Olivia Stewart
Producer
Elizabeth Karlsen
Producer
Robert Lockhart
Original Music Composer
Charles Rees
Editor
Monica Howe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Neon Bible
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Neon Bible about?
During a train ride, a teenager recalls his upbringing in 1940s small-town Georgia and the events that have led to this point.
Who directed The Neon Bible?
The Neon Bible was directed by Terence Davies.
Who stars in The Neon Bible?
The principal cast of The Neon Bible includes Jacob Tierney, Drake Bell, Gena Rowlands, Diana Scarwid, Denis Leary.
When was The Neon Bible released and how long is it?
The Neon Bible was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Neon Bible?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Neon Bible was composed by Robert Lockhart.
Is The Neon Bible based on a book or true story?
The Neon Bible is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Kennedy Toole".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Neon Bible?
The Neon Bible holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).