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1982-02-01 · 100 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · TV Movie

A newly ordained minister accepts a summer job with a dynamic TV evangelist only to find deep conflicts between the latter's conventional activities servicing his community's spiritual needs and his power wielded as a TV celebrity.

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Directors
Robert Markowitz
Production companies
ABC Circle Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John RitterJohn RitterTom McPherson
Ned BeattyNed BeattyRev. Freddy Stone
Richard KileyRichard KileyRev. Gus Keiffer
Madolyn Smith OsborneMadolyn Smith OsborneLiz Oakes
Louise LathamLouise LathamCharlotte Oakes
Jonathan PrinceJonathan PrinceBill Oakes
Michael CurrieMichael CurrieArtie Allman
Kenneth TigarKenneth TigarParker
Lois HamiltonLois HamiltonBobbi Ellis
Jason BernardJason BernardEverett
Frank BirneyFrank BirneyJohnson
James KeaneJames KeaneFats
Richard KennedyAnnouncer
Mel TorméMel TorméSelf
Ronald CraigAdministrator
Dana HalstedLouise
Duncan McLeodGuard
Herb MitchellHerb MitchellGuard
Lawrence Bame
Craig RichardsCraig RichardsMan in Audience

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