Billy: The Early Years
“Everyone knows who he is. Now find out how he got there.”
Synopsis
Most of us know Billy Graham as the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th Century Christianity. Now, with the release of Billy: The Early Years, we meet Billy as the earnest and promising young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history’s most powerful evangelistic careers.
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Armie Hammer
Billy Graham
Martin Landau
Old Charles Templeton
Stefanie Butler
Ruth Graham
Dan Beene
Dr. Minder
Zephyr Benson
Moviegoer
J. Thomas Bailey
Doctor
Cliff Bemis
Dr. Mordecai Ham
Jonathan Thomas
Albert
Jennifer O'Neill
Reporter
Lindsay Wagner
Morrow Graham
Sierra Hull
Catherine Graham
Josh DeVries
T.W. Wilson
Cody Carwile
Grady Wilson
Kevin Quigley
Angry man
Kristoffer Polaha
Young Charles Templeton
Becky Fly
Housewife
Colin McCann
Charles Massey
Lily Taylor-Mortoff
Emily
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robby Benson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jana Lyn Rutledge, William Paul McKay
- Original Score
- Scott Brasher
- Original Title
- Billy: The Early Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 821 Entertainment Group, Solex Productions, American Trademark Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robby Benson
Jana Lyn Rutledge, William Paul McKay
Scott Brasher
David Rudd
Department Leadership Roster
Robby Benson
Director
Jana Lyn Rutledge
Writer
William Paul McKay
Writer
David Rudd
Director of Photography
Scott Brasher
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy: The Early Years
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What is Billy: The Early Years about?
Most of us know Billy Graham as the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th Century Christianity. Now, with the release of Billy: The Early Years, we meet Billy as the earnest and promising young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history’s most powerful evangelistic careers.
Who directed Billy: The Early Years?
Billy: The Early Years was directed by Robby Benson.
Who stars in Billy: The Early Years?
The principal cast of Billy: The Early Years includes Armie Hammer, Martin Landau, Stefanie Butler, Dan Beene, Zephyr Benson.
When was Billy: The Early Years released and how long is it?
Billy: The Early Years was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy: The Early Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy: The Early Years was composed by Scott Brasher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billy: The Early Years?
Billy: The Early Years holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).