The Heart Is a Rebel
Synopsis
While struggling with their son’s serious illness, a young couple experiences conflict when her husband does not understand the wife’s acceptance of Christ. THE HEART IS A REBEL features the beloved Ethel Waters, and is set against Billy Graham’s historic 1957 New York City Crusade, with color scenes of the Crusade at Madison Square Garden.
Top Cast
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Ethel Waters
Gladys
Georgia Lee
Joan Foster
John Milford
Hal Foster
Scotty Morrow
David Foster
Alvy Moore
Bill
Sam Gilman
Greg Johnson
Rhoda Williams
Miss Canfield, Hal's secretary
Kristine Miller
Mrs. Johnson
Madge Blake
Mrs. Carlson
Robert Brubaker
Dr. Chambers
Billy Graham
Self
Kenneth MacDonald
Alfred Carlson
Jane Withers
Grace
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard James
- Original Title
- The Heart Is a Rebel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Ross
Richard James
Department Leadership Roster
Richard James
Writer
Dick Ross
Director
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What is The Heart Is a Rebel about?
While struggling with their son’s serious illness, a young couple experiences conflict when her husband does not understand the wife’s acceptance of Christ. THE HEART IS A REBEL features the beloved Ethel Waters, and is set against Billy Graham’s historic 1957 New York City Crusade, with color scenes of the Crusade at Madison Square Garden.
Who directed The Heart Is a Rebel?
The Heart Is a Rebel was directed by Dick Ross.
Who stars in The Heart Is a Rebel?
The principal cast of The Heart Is a Rebel includes Ethel Waters, Georgia Lee, John Milford, Scotty Morrow, Alvy Moore.
When was The Heart Is a Rebel released and how long is it?
The Heart Is a Rebel was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.