Saving God

Saving God

2008 · 101 min · ★ 5.3 · Crime, Drama

Ex Con Armstrong Cane (Ving Rhames) returns to home a changed man looking to take over his father's old church and congregation. The neighborhood though is full of drugs and gangs. Those who are able are leaving for more prosperous areas and falling in with a slick preacher (Ricardo Chivara). Even with a dangerous gang leader (Dean McDermott) threatening his flock, Armstrong won't give up.

Directed by Duane Crichton · Written by Michael Jackson

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Ving Rhames Armstrong Cane
Dean McDermott John Henry James / Blaze
Ricardo Chavira Rev. Danny Christopher
Dwain Murphy Norris Johns
Genelle Williams Ashley Ellis
Kate Todd Sherri Butler
K.C. Collins Mike
Richard Leacock Mr. Ken Salter
Phillip Jarrett Pastor Curry
Egidio Tari Detective Lombardi
Tosh Robertson Marcus Ellis
Kathy Maloney Ms. Ellis

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