Billy: The Early Years

Billy: The Early Years

Everyone knows who he is. Now find out how he got there.

PG 2008 · 87 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

Most of us know Billy Graham as the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th Century Christianity. Now, with the release of Billy: The Early Years, we meet Billy as the earnest and promising young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history’s most powerful evangelistic careers.

Directed by Robby Benson · Written by William Paul McKay

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Armie Hammer Billy Graham
Martin Landau Old Charles Templeton
Stefanie Butler Ruth Graham
Dan Beene Dr. Minder
Zephyr Benson Moviegoer
J. Thomas Bailey Doctor
Cliff Bemis Dr. Mordecai Ham
Jonathan Thomas Albert
Jennifer O'Neill Reporter
Lindsay Wagner Morrow Graham
Sierra Hull Catherine Graham
Josh DeVries T.W. Wilson

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