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The Gospel

  • 20052005
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
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Yolanda Adams, Idris Elba, Nona Gaye, Omar Gooding, Fred Hammond, Boris Kodjoe, Donnie McClurkin, Clifton Powell, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Tamyra Gray, Hezekiah Walker, and Martha Munizzi in The Gospel (2005)
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This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.

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  • Director
    • Rob Hardy
  • Writer
    • Rob Hardy
  • Stars
    • Boris Kodjoe
    • Nona Gaye
    • Idris Elba
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  • Director
    • Rob Hardy
  • Writer
    • Rob Hardy
  • Stars
    • Boris Kodjoe
    • Nona Gaye
    • Idris Elba
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    • 72User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Boris Kodjoe in The Gospel (2005)
    Boris Kodjoe in The Gospel (2005)
    Idris Elba in The Gospel (2005)
    Idris Elba in The Gospel (2005)
    Idris Elba in The Gospel (2005)
    Clifton Powell in The Gospel (2005)
    Clifton Powell in The Gospel (2005)
    Nona Gaye in The Gospel (2005)
    Nona Gaye in The Gospel (2005)
    Donnie McClurkin in The Gospel (2005)
    Donnie McClurkin in The Gospel (2005)
    Tamyra Gray in The Gospel (2005)

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    Boris Kodjoe
    Boris Kodjoe
    • David Tayloras David Taylor
    Nona Gaye
    Nona Gaye
    • Charlene Taylor Frankas Charlene Taylor Frank
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Reverend Charles Frankas Reverend Charles Frank
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Bishop Fred Tayloras Bishop Fred Taylor
    Aloma Wright
    Aloma Wright
    • Ernestineas Ernestine
    Donnie McClurkin
    Donnie McClurkin
    • Minister Hunteras Minister Hunter
    Omar Gooding
    Omar Gooding
    • Wesleyas Wesley
    Tamyra Gray
    Tamyra Gray
    • Rain Walkeras Rain Walker
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    • Maya Walkeras Maya Walker
    Michael J. Pagan
    • Young Davidas Young David
    Sean Nelson
    Sean Nelson
    • Young Frankas Young Frank
    Hezekiah Walker
    Hezekiah Walker
    • Brother Gordonas Brother Gordon
    Dwayne Boyd
    Dwayne Boyd
    • Oscaras Oscar
    Tony Vaughn
    Tony Vaughn
    • Bishop Stackhouseas Bishop Stackhouse
    Justin Hires
    Justin Hires
    • Youngsteras Youngster
    China Anne McClain
    China Anne McClain
    • Alexisas Alexis
    Leland L. Jones
    Leland L. Jones
    • Reverend Isaac Winstonas Reverend Isaac Winston
    Felicia Jeter
    • First Lady Winstonas First Lady Winston
    • Director
      • Rob Hardy
    • Writer
      • Rob Hardy
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    Storyline

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    A young singer turns his back on God and his father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns years later to find the once powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood friend creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction. —Anonymous
    • blues music
    • church
    • singer
    • pastor
    • gospel choir
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    • Taglines
      • See It! Live It! Spread It!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic elements including suggestive material, and mild language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      China Anne McClain , Sierra Aylina McClain and Lauryn Alisa McClain's debut.
    • Quotes

      Wesley: We have to be back on the road the day after the revival. Otherwise your career is going to be deader than C+C Music Factory.

      David Taylor: Who?

      Wesley: My point exactly.

    • Connections
      Spin-off The Gospel Live Concert (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Awesome God (He Reigns)
      Written by Rich Mullins and Kirk Franklin

      Performed by Charles Butler with Keith Wilson Choir

    User reviews72

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    A Modern Day Parable
    As one person already said, this film is a modern day retelling of the parable of "The Prodigal Son". David definitely is the younger son who runs away and lives a life of sin while Frank is the older brother who stays behind and who tries to live a righteous life. However, the twist in this is the fact that even though Frank is now the the head of his church he has forgotten that his main mission is to spread the word of the Lord. However, he uses his position to pretty much alienate everyone, including his wife. This film pretty much looks as if it pretty much speaks to a lot of people on a lot of different levels. One is obviously the music and the other is the moral dilemmas that many of us face in our lives. It also takes a hard look at a lot of preachers out there who, like Frank, use their positions to promote themselves and don't care about the needs of their congregations. This is truly a good film and it definitely has a very uplifting story.
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    • Sargebri
    • Oct 17, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Госпел
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rainforest Films
      • Screen Gems
      • Willpower Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,778,152
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,523,571
      • Oct 9, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,778,152
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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