Papa Was a Preacher (1986)
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.
Director: Steve Feke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 19, 1986
Cast
- Robert Pine - Papa
- Georgia Engel - Pearl
- Dean Stockwell - John White
- Imogene Coca - Missy B
- Dallas Benton - Hugh
- Scott Wilder - Cecil
- Melora Hardin - Janette
- Brandon Douglas - Raybon (as Brandon Sokolosky)
- Gerrod Miskovsky - Edd
- Jason Hillhouse - Gil
Screenplay
- Alyene Porter (Novel)
- Steve Feke
Music: Ken Sutherland
Production: Rosie Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, methodist church, minister, based on true story
More Films by Director: Steve Feke
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Papa Was a Preacher about?
- 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.
- Who directed Papa Was a Preacher?
- Papa Was a Preacher was directed by Steve Feke.
- Who stars in Papa Was a Preacher?
- Papa Was a Preacher stars Robert Pine, Georgia Engel, Dean Stockwell, Imogene Coca, Dallas Benton, Scott Wilder.
- How long is Papa Was a Preacher?
- Papa Was a Preacher has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Papa Was a Preacher?
- Papa Was a Preacher is a Drama film.
- Where was Papa Was a Preacher produced?
- Papa Was a Preacher was produced in United States of America.