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Hold Back the Darkness
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Hold Back the Darkness

1979-07-29 · 75 min · Not rated

Drama

A young pastor faces a difficult trial when his wife suddenly falls ill.

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Directors
Bruce R. Cook
Production companies
Act of Faith Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony DimitriPastor Biff
Robin ReedGail
DK MillerFrank
Thomas Ivey HarrisBrad
Troy AlexanderDrew
Amy JohnsonSarah
David BambicignoSteve Merritt
Paul JohenkMr. Williams
Lauren FitzhughBob Clark
Zoe Anne FitzhughDorothy Clark
Rod LewisDaniel Stark
Jennifer FrameDonna Merritt
Selina ReesSally Merritt

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