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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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based on novel or book
methodist church
minister
based on true story
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Questions about Papa Was a Preacher
How long is Papa Was a Preacher?
Papa Was a Preacher has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Papa Was a Preacher?
Papa Was a Preacher was directed by Steve Feke and released in 1986.
What genre is Papa Was a Preacher?
Papa Was a Preacher is a Drama film (1986).
Who stars in Papa Was a Preacher?
The cast of Papa Was a Preacher includes Robert Pine, Georgia Engel, Dean Stockwell, Imogene Coca, Dallas Benton.
What is the TMDB rating for Papa Was a Preacher?
Papa Was a Preacher has a TMDB rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 votes.
