Holy Man
“God's gift to home shopping.”
Synopsis
In a world governed by commerce, Ricky and Kate, dedicated employees, find their lives forever changed when they encounter the enigmatic stranger G. As they navigate the realm of commerce, their paths intertwine in a surreal dance of love, loss, and redemption. G's presence, amplified through the pervasive influence of globalized television, casts a spell that reverberates beyond Ricky and Kate, impacting the lives of those who bear witness to their intertwined destinies.
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Holy Man - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-24
Top Cast
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Eddie Murphy
G
Jeff Goldblum
Ricky Hayman
Kelly Preston
Kate Newell
Robert Loggia
McBainbridge
Jon Cryer
Barry
Eric McCormack
Scott Hawkes
Sam Kitchin
Director
Robert Small
Assistant Director
Marc Macaulay
Assistant Director (Brutus)
Mary Stout
Laundry Lady #1
Edie McClurg
Laundry Lady #2
Morgan Fairchild
Morgan Fairchild
Betty White
Betty White
Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson
James Brown
James Brown
Soupy Sales
Soupy Sales
Dan Marino
Dan Marino
Willard Scott
Willard Scott
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$47.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Schulman
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Holy Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.1M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Eddie Murphy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Herek
Tom Schulman
Alan Silvestri
Adrian Biddle
Trudy Ship
Stephen Herek, Jeffrey Chernov, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Eddie Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Herek
Director
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Trudy Ship
Editor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Stephen Herek
Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Andrew McAlpine
Production Design
Tom Schulman
Writer
Mark Dornfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holy Man about?
In a world governed by commerce, Ricky and Kate, dedicated employees, find their lives forever changed when they encounter the enigmatic stranger G. As they navigate the realm of commerce, their paths intertwine in a surreal dance of love, loss, and redemption. G's presence, amplified through the pervasive influence of globalized television, casts a spell that reverberates beyond Ricky and Kate, impacting the lives of those who bear witness to their intertwined destinies.
Who directed Holy Man?
Holy Man was directed by Stephen Herek.
Who stars in Holy Man?
The principal cast of Holy Man includes Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia, Jon Cryer.
When was Holy Man released and how long is it?
Holy Man was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Holy Man?
Holy Man had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $12.1M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Holy Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holy Man was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holy Man?
Holy Man holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).