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Saving God

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
865
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Saving God (2008)
Convicted felon Rev. Armstrong returns back to his neighborhood a changed man looking to take over his father's old church...
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Convicted felon Rev. Armstrong returns back to his neighborhood a changed man looking to take over his father's old church. The neighborhood is tough and full of drugs and gangs. Through Arm... Read allConvicted felon Rev. Armstrong returns back to his neighborhood a changed man looking to take over his father's old church. The neighborhood is tough and full of drugs and gangs. Through Armstrong's tough demeanor and strong faith he tries to make a difference with Norris - a you... Read allConvicted felon Rev. Armstrong returns back to his neighborhood a changed man looking to take over his father's old church. The neighborhood is tough and full of drugs and gangs. Through Armstrong's tough demeanor and strong faith he tries to make a difference with Norris - a youth on the edge of falling into a lifetime of drugs and gangs. Also Armstrong must deal wit... Read all

  • Director
    • Duane Crichton
  • Writer
    • Michael Jackson
  • Stars
    • Ving Rhames
    • Dean McDermott
    • Ricardo Chavira
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    865
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Duane Crichton
    • Writer
      • Michael Jackson
    • Stars
      • Ving Rhames
      • Dean McDermott
      • Ricardo Chavira
    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Armstrong Cane
    Dean McDermott
    Dean McDermott
    • John Henry James…
    Ricardo Chavira
    Ricardo Chavira
    • Rev. Danny Christopher
    Dwain Murphy
    Dwain Murphy
    • Norris Johns
    Genelle Williams
    Genelle Williams
    • Ashley Ellis
    Kate Todd
    Kate Todd
    • Sherri Butler
    K.C. Collins
    K.C. Collins
    • Mike
    Richard Leacock
    Richard Leacock
    • Mr. Ken Salter
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Pastor Curry
    Egidio Tari
    Egidio Tari
    • Detective Lombardi
    Tosh Robertson
    • Marcus Ellis
    Kathy Maloney
    Kathy Maloney
    • Ms. Ellis
    Ardon Bess
    • Officer Earle
    Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
    • Mavis Johns
    Kedar Brown
    Kedar Brown
    • Deacon Jake
    David Carty
    • Buggs
    Joanne Boland
    Joanne Boland
    • Nadine
    Sharon McFarlane
    Sharon McFarlane
    • Mrs. Stewart
    • Director
      • Duane Crichton
    • Writer
      • Michael Jackson
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    10foxylady-2001

    This is the best movie I have ever watched!!!!!

    I seen this movie on television Saturday, at first I wasn't going to watch it, but something really wanted me to watch this movie, so i did & was so glad that I did watch "Saving God"! I don't usually get into movies as I did watching "Saving God", but I couldn't even leave my chair to get a drink of water, as I didn't want to miss any of this movie. This movie, was so heart touching & emotional to me, I could feel the presence of God in this movie!! I cried at of the scenes, & at the end, when the drug lord had planned on killing the Pastor, but the end of movie turned different in what the drug lord did & asked the pastor, that was when the presence of God was so strong to me, that I asked Jesus to forgive my sins & asked Him into my life to stay forever! This movie is for everyone, not just of race, or people involved in drugs, but for anyone that hasn't invited Christ into your heart & life! I highly recommend this movie to everyone! I am going to buy the movie, if I can find it!! May God Bless everyone!
    10moovyfellow

    One of the best movies I've ever seen.

    Wow! what a fantastic movie. I watched 300 movies last year. This is the best one I've seen this year. It's a movie 'really' worth one's time in watching. I don't understand why, at present, the average vote is 4.6. It looks like the votes are split with a little less than half giving it a '1', and a little more than half giving it a '10'. I was not looking for a movie to glorify violence in choosing this film, the last several years I've tried to watch movies that deal more with good drama, acting skills, or message. This film has all three, as well as enough violence to get it's point across. I've always liked Ving Rhames as an actor, but I believe this is the best film I've ever seen him in.
    8jason-p-2

    Worth the Time

    I always find it interesting to "rate" a Christian movie. Actually, i find it interesting to see how other people rate a Christian film. Somehow, the average comes in to somewhere between 4 and 6. I think it's because Christians will rate ALL Christian movies higher because it's Christian, and non-Christians will rate it low for the same reason. I don't think either of these is fair.

    SAVING GOD is a fine movie. Period. There's no - it's good for a Christian film. It is just a good movie. The acting is strong, the characters are believable, the story is engaging and though provoking, and the look and feel of the movie are authentic, and certainly do NOT look like most Christian films(read: cheesy and low budget looking).

    Ving Rhames poured himself into the role of Armstrong Cane, and it shows in every scene. He is instantly believable, and instantly likable in a "I can't believe he said that kind of way." All of the cast turned in stellar performances, but I was personally particularly impressed with Dwain Murphy. The sky is truly the limit for this talented young man.

    It would be unfair if I didn't comment on the Christian aspect of the Christian film. As a Christian, I was encouraged by this movie. It shows another step in the maturity of Christian film. Poignant without being preachy is probably the best description I can come up with. This is truly a film that a Christian can show to a non-believing friend, and not feel embarrassed by it. That being said,there is certainly a message of redemption, and salvation in the film, but it is presented in a more natural, real and believable way.

    I really can't see how anyone can knock this movie for anything other than the fact that they disagree with the Christian message. Because there is really nothing wrong with it. I recommend this movie highly to anyone who likes a good dramatic story, Christian or not.
    10alexfromhorn

    That movie was simply one of the best I've ever seen, just awesome.

    Two stories of two guys, running together. This movie is not some pro-Christianity stuff made by some right-wing super Christ freak. NO! This just tells about chances, helping and the good in ourselves. And damn believe me, cause I'm really not related to this religion in anyways. This movie was acted amazingly, Ving Rhames is simply one of my favorite actors. Music was well done. The character development was awesome. You can't give this movie something under 7, that's just not realistic. It blew me away. I can understand that some people don't like movies that play in black ghettos in the USA and so on but you have to just watch it and think about, it's really great.
    10dave-thawley

    Great

    I loved this film. The acting in it is second to none. I think its one of the few films I've watched recently where every character is believable. The story is relatively dark but this, along with the great acting makes the story real. The film doesn't pretend to represent the entire subculture in which it is set but instead is an ethnography of a few characters along with the more generic empowerment of a belief in God. I personally think the film could miss making its point with those who want to watch an overtly religious film or those who want to watch a film about gang warfare. However the film does catch the range of beauty, brutality, egocentric revenge and compassionate forgiveness that we as people can experience. Cracking film - could really do with a squeal :-)

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      I Travelled
      Performed by Jully Black

      (Jully Black, Shaun Bless (as L. Owens), Karriem Mack (as K. Mack), Jermaine Newsome)

      Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd. (SOCAN)/Achandre Music Publishing (SOCAN)/

      WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/62 Laventhal Music (ASCAP)/Masjarod Publishing (ASCAP)/

      Jermaine Newsome Pub Designee

      Produced by Soul Diggaz for Soul Diggaz Productions

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • God Blast
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Clear Entertainment
      • Cloud Ten Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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