Marjoe
"You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money"
Originally released in 1972. Marjoe is a documentary film. directed by Howard Smith. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marjoe Gortner, Vernon Gortner, and Agnes Benjamin
Synopsis
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mauser Productions
- Cinema X
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marjoe about?
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion busi...
Who directed Marjoe?
Marjoe was directed by Howard Smith.
How long is Marjoe?
Marjoe has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Marjoe released?
Marjoe was released on July 24, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marjoe?
The main cast of Marjoe includes Marjoe Gortner, Vernon Gortner, Agnes Benjamin, Sarah Kernochan.