The Gospel (film)
| The Gospel | |
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 Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Rob Hardy |
| Produced by | Will Packer |
| Written by | Rob Hardy |
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| Distributed by | Screen Gems |
Release date | October 7, 2005 |
Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $15,778,152 |
The Gospel is a 2005 film directed and written by Rob Hardy. It was released in the United States on October 7, 2005. The film retells the Parable of the Prodigal Son in a modern context.
Cast
- Boris Kodjoe as David "DT" Taylor
- Idris Elba as Reverend Charles Frank
- Clifton Powell as Bishop Fred Taylor
- Nona Gaye as Charlene Taylor-Frank
- Omar Gooding as Wesley
- Tamyra Gray as Rain
- China Anne McClain as Alexis
- Donnie McClurkin as Minister Terrence Hunter
- Aloma Wright as Ernesteine
- Keshia Knight Pulliam as Maya Walker
- Sierra Aylina McClain as Sue
- Lauryn Alisa McClain as Anne
- Hezekiah Walker as Brother Gordon
- Michael J. Pagan as Young David
Cameo Appearances
- Yolanda Adams as herself
- Martha Munizzi as herself
- Fred Hammond as himself
- Kirk Franklin as himself
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features the following songs:
- He Reigns (Kirk Franklin feat. Papa San)
- Victory (Yolanda Adams)
- Glorious (Martha Munizzi)
- You Are Good (Greg Kirkland)
- Still Alive (Kirk Franklin singers)
- Change Is Gonna Come (Deitrick Haddon)
- Ooh Child (Urban Mix) (Donnie McClurkin feat. Kirk Franklin)
- The Closer I Get To You (Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack)
- When I Pray (Interlude) (Joann Rosario)
- All Things Are Working (Fred Hammond)
- I Need You To Survive (Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Choir)
- Now Behold The Lamb (Tamyra Gray, feat. Idris Elba Serman & Clifton Powell Parable)
- Put Your Hands Together (Fred Hammond and Natalie Wilson)
Reception
Produced on a budget of US$4 million, The Gospel reported grosses of $15,778,152 at the North American box office.[1]
According to the Rotten Tomatoes web site, 32% of movie reviews of The Gospel were positive and 68% negative (12 positive, 25 negative).[2]
The film received three nominations in the Black Reel Awards of 2006: Idris Elba was nominated for Best Actor, Nona Gaye was nominated for Best Actress, and Rob Hardy was nominated for Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted.
References
- ↑ "The Gospel". Box Office Mojo. 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ↑ "The Gospel (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. IGN Entertainment. 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
External links
- The Gospel on IMDb
- The Gospel at the TCM Movie Database
- The Gospel at Box Office Mojo
- Reviews
- Music redeems confused 'Gospel', The Boston Globe, Ty Burr, October 7, 2005.
- The Gospel (2005): A Church Welcomes Home a Wayward Son, New York Times, Laura Kern, October 7, 2005.
- Heavenly voices raise The Gospel's spirit, San Francisco Chronicle, Walter Addiego, October 10, 2005.
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