Robert Pine
Papa
1986•1h 40m•Released•EN
Papa Was a Preacher
Overview
Edwin Porter, a Methodist minister, is sent to a little church in the small town of Sterling, Texas, to try to save it from financial insolvency. The move is sudden and is complicated by the fact that Porter’s wife and eight children are all very comfortable in the large, successful church they have been serving in Dallas.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 19, 1986
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
5.5 / 10
Votes
2
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
1.5
The Swinging Light
Cast
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Georgia Engel
Pearl
Dean Stockwell
John White
Imogene Coca
Missy B
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Dallas Benton
Hugh
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Scott Wilder
Cecil
Melora Hardin
Janette
Brandon Douglas
Raybon (as Brandon Sokolosky)
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Gerrod Miskovsky
Edd
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Jason Hillhouse
Gil
Gennie James
Alyene
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Joshua Butts
Paul
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