Pray TV
Originally released in 1980. Pray TV is a comedy film. directed by Rick Friedberg. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dabney Coleman, Newell Alexander, and Lewis Arquette
Synopsis
A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dabney Coleman
as Marvin Fleece
Newell Alexander
as Network Executive
Lewis Arquette
as Fred Wilson
Roberta Barrera
as Secretary
Matthew Beard
as Willie Washington / Usher
Alice Borden
as Mormon Wife
Jaime Lyn Bauer
as Mary of Nazareth
Joe Bratcher
as Joseph of Nazareth
Deidre Hall
as Sarah of Nazareth
Charlie Brill
as Dr. Ramirez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ABC Circle Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pray TV about?
A failing television station is bought out by a slick TV evangelist and starts making mountains of money in the guise of religious programming, which is actually just an excuse to sell merchandise.
Who directed Pray TV?
Pray TV was directed by Rick Friedberg.
How long is Pray TV?
Pray TV has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Pray TV released?
Pray TV was released on May 23, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pray TV?
The main cast of Pray TV includes Dabney Coleman, Newell Alexander, Lewis Arquette, Roberta Barrera, Matthew Beard.