The Apostle (8/10) Movie CLIP - The Passing Troublemaker (1997) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Sonny (Robert Duvall) gets into a scuffle when a passing stranger (Billy Bob Thornton) interrupts a service.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
Devout Pentecostal preacher Eulis "Sonny" Dewey (Robert Duvall) of New Boston, Texas, has a lovely wife (Farrah Fawcett) and two children. But not only has Jessie been cheating on him with a younger minister, Horace (Todd Allen), she has pulled a few strings to gain control of his church. Sonny goes into a violent rage, attacking Horace with a bat during a softball game. With Horace in a coma, Sonny leaves town on a bus, headed east for a new life. He changes his name to E.F., baptizing himself as "The Apostle" to God. Arriving in the black community of Bayou Boutte, Louisiana, he meets Brother Blackwell (John Beasley) who helps him start anew. E.F. works as a garage mechanic and preaches on the streets and a local radio station owned by Elmo (Rich Dial). He leads the community in remodeling a rundown church and gains supporters as he seeks his own salvation. In sorrow from the deaths of both his mother (June Carter Cash) and Horace, he encounters more problems when a racist (Billy Bob Thornton) attempts to drive a bulldozer into his church. Eventually, Jessie finds out where he's living and informs the police. Duvall wrote, directed, and financed this exploration of the evangelical world, shown at the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. Filmed in Texas (Denton County, Collin County, and Dallas) and Lafayette, Louisiana.

CREDITS:
TM & © Universal (1997)
Cast: Robert Duvall, Walton Goggins, Billy Bob Thornton, Miranda Richardson
Director: Robert Duvall
Producers: Steven Brown, Rob Carliner, Robert Duvall, Ed Johnston
Screenwriter: Robert Duvall

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[allenpuckett]

Thornton's characters in these movies are always great. I've met men in real life like his character in this movie and he nailed it.

[flightofthebumblebee]

This film is so amazing. Duvall really had a passion for this story and wrote, directed, financed, and starred in.
His faith was so strong.

[gaoutlaw]

I love how they sing Power in The Blood while he's whooping the troublemaker.

[teengallahwahchooneyeechaw]

This is the greatest movie ever. There is not one scene that doesn't impact you.

[tiffanywaldon]

“Come on around on the other side, Buddy...Let’s see what you’re made of!” My favorite part of this movie! 🤣🤣🤣

[DamienPaulLabonte]

Powerful film
Amazing performances
One of the best

Nobody moves that book.

[mole]

This was a very powerful an accurate scene! A Sheppard is suppose to defend his flock!

[volumecorps]

“You gonna preach to me?”

No sir, I’m not.

[robbie]

Not only are Duvall and Thornton 2 of the finest actors they are made for smaller town characters as anyone.

[flightofthebumblebee]

I love the way Sammy (Walton Goggins) gets up and follows EF while he approaches this guy clearly looking for trouble. Sammy was so very loyal to EF and even when the cops come he follows them outside to make sure EF is ok.

[cherylbarton]

Please never think I don't need Love. That is exactly what has always been missing from my Earthly life. Genuine love and respect from a real man.

[stratoman]

My favorite perhaps after “Lonesome Dove” and “Second Hand Lions!”

[muckmire]

E.F obviously stands for Excellent Fists

[misteroutstandingmajor]

2:19 The Kids made this scene even funnier lol 😂

[scotthughes]

Incredible film. The character was so flawed and so human.

[denisesancan]

Walton--you have been under-rated and undervalued as an actor. Your work on "The Shield" and "Justified" have proved your brilliance.

[leonclay]

One of the most entertaining scenes I've ever seen in a movie I mean real through and through.

[alanwhite]

My Favorite of this Great Legends Many He has this Special Quality that the Other Great Old Hollywood Stars before .I Belive he became this Role Unlike Any Others .The Lord Blessed Robert Duvall with his Great Gifts he Shares Robert Gave the Lord a Return on His Investment. This Film Reminds me of my Current Struggles as I falter with my Walk with Jesus .

[MrLimborace]

You are still loved even if you do not wish to be.

[MsStuff]

The little boy in the window ahhhh lol!!!