The Apostle (VHS) Robert Duvall, Ferrah Fawcet, Billy Bob Thorton

Farrah Fawcett

John Cusack

If twin filmmakers Mark and Michael Polish take cues from David Lynch, then THE ASTRONAUT FARMER is their version of THE STRAIGHT STORY. Though the brothers usually deal in the surreal (NORTHFORK) and the strange (TWIN FALLS, IDAHO), this drama about a would-be astronaut is almost pedestrian by comparison. But thanks to strong performances and a quirky story, this film manages to be both interesting and inspirational. Billy Bob Thornton (BAD SANTA) plays Charles Farmer, a man who is unwilling to let his lack of NASA credentials keep him from space. Instead, he builds a rocket in his Texas barn and prepares to launch it. When his attempts to purchase large amounts of fuel draw the eye of the government, he must contend with the law, the press, and mounting bills.Though Farmer is a rebel of sorts, he is a departure from the gruff characters Thornton usually plays in films such as BAD SANTA and BAD NEWS BEARS. He is tender toward his family and idealistic, though he doesn't hesitate to throw a brick through a wi

Robert Duvall gives the performance of his career as a preacher searching for redemption in this acclaimed drama he also wrote and directed. After his wife leaves him for another man, Duvall assumes a new identity in a new town with nothing but his will to do the right thing and to spread the word of God. Also stars Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thornton, and Miranda Richardson. 134 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish, French; audio commentary by Duvall; "making of" featurette; biographies; filmographies; theatrical trailer.

Written, directed, and personally financed by Robert Duvall, The Apostle was the culmination of a 14-year effort on the part of its creator, who also stars as the dynamic, God-fearing Texas preacher Euliss "Sonny" Dewey. Vibrantly authentic with its use of real gospel preachers and extras carefully selected from parishes of the deep South, the film treats its complicated characters with the kind of compassion and moral complexity mainstream Hollywood wouldn't dare muster. This is especially true in the case of Sonny, who responds to his wife's infidelity with a crime of passion that sends him on a new and uncharted quest for redemption. Under the assumed identity of "The Apostle E.F., " he settles in a tiny Louisiana town to revive an old church, where he undergoes a transformation of spirit and purpose that enlivens his community. But will the law catch up to him? Does he deserve to be punished? Fueled by Duvall's powerhouse performance, The Apostle refuses to praise or condemn its fascinating central character, leaving the proper degree of forgiveness up to the viewer. Further graced with superb performances by Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, and Billy Bob Thornton, the film is clearly Duvall's labor of love. --Jeff Shannon

Robert Selden Duvall (born January 5, 1931) is an American actor and director. He has won an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards over the course of his career.He began appearing in theatre during the late 1950s, moving into small, supporting television and film roles during the early 1960s in such works as To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and Captain Newman, M.D. (1963). He started to land much larger roles during the early 1970s with movies like MASH (1970) and THX 1138 (1971). This was followed by a series of critical successes: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), Network (1976), The Great Santini (1979), Apocalypse Now (1979), and True Confessions (1981).Since then Duvall has continued to act in both film and television with such productions as Tender Mercies (1983), The Natural (1984), Colors (1988), Lonesome Dove (1989), Stalin (1992), The Man Who Captured Eichmann (1996), A Family Thing (1996), The Apostle (1997), A Civil Action (1998), Gods and Generals (2003) and Broken Trail (2006). This book is your ultimate resource for Robert Duvall. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career and Personal life right away: His Early TV appearances, To Kill a Mockingbird (film), The Untouchables (1959 TV series), The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series), The Virginian (TV series), Stoney Burke (TV series), Arrest and Trial, The Fugitive (TV series), Captain Newman, M.D., The Lieutenant, Kraft Suspense Theatre, The Outer Limits (1963 TV series), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series), Combat!, Nightmare in the Sun, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, The F.B.I. (TV series), Felony Squad, Shane (TV series), T.H.E. Cat, Fame Is the Name of the Game, The Chase (1966 film), The Time Tunnel, Cimarron Strip, The Wild Wild West, Run for Your Life (TV series),

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Robert Duvall gives the performance of his career as a preacher searching for redemption in this acclaimed drama he also wrote and directed. After his wife leaves him for another man, Duvall assumes a new identity in a new town with nothing but his will to do the right thing and to spread the word of God. Also stars Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thornton, and Miranda Richardson. 134 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish, French; audio commentary by Duvall; "making of" featurette; biographies; filmographies; theatrical trailer.

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