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Comedy drama

Glory! Glory! (1989): Cast

Glory! Glory! (1989) movie poster

Glory! Glory! is a 1989 comedy drama directed by Lindsay Anderson, starring Richard Thomas as Rev. Bobby Joe, Ellen Greene and James Whitmore. It runs 3 hours 26 minutes.

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Glory! Glory! (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 26m (206 min)
Director
Lindsay Anderson
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Glory! Glory! About?

The premise of Glory! Glory! without spoilers.

An irreverent satire of televangelism follows a rock‑star turned preacher who attempts to revive a bankrupt TV ministry. Her charismatic, rock‑infused sermons attract viewers, but she falls for a reporter planning an exposé, forcing her to choose between fame, faith and desire. The film blends biting humor with a glimpse of ambition and redemption.

Glory! Glory! Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • satire comedy
  • f word
  • two part tv movie
  • satire
  • evangelist
  • preacher
  • corruption
  • televangelist
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Cast & crew

Glory! Glory! Cast & Characters

Richard Thomas leads the cast as Rev. Bobby Joe, with Ellen Greene as Ruth and James Whitmore as Lester Babbitt. Directed by Lindsay Anderson; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lindsay Anderson

More films directed by Lindsay Anderson: The Whales of August, Wham! in China: Foreign Skies, Britannia Hospital and Look Back in Anger.

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Glory! Glory! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Glory! Glory!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Glory! Glory!?

Glory! Glory! runs 3 hours 26 minutes (206 minutes).

When was Glory! Glory! released?

Glory! Glory! was released on September 25, 1989.

Who directed Glory! Glory!?

Glory! Glory! was directed by Lindsay Anderson.

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Who is in the cast of Glory! Glory!?

Glory! Glory! stars Richard Thomas as Rev. Bobby Joe, Ellen Greene as Ruth and James Whitmore as Lester Babbitt, among 9 credited actors.

Does Glory! Glory! have a post-credit scene?

No. Glory! Glory! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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