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.
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Directed by | Rob Hardy |
Produced by | Will Packer |
Written by | Rob Hardy |
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Production company | Rainforest Films |
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 |
Screenplay
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- 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
The soundtrack features the following songs:
Produced on a budget of US$4 million, The Gospel reported grosses of $15,778,152 at the North American box office.
According to the Rotten Tomatoes web site, 32% of movie reviews of The Gospel were positive and 68% negative (12 positive, 25 negative).
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.