The Heart Is a Rebel (1958)
While struggling with their son’s serious illness, a young couple experiences conflict when her husband does not understand the wife’s acceptance of Christ. THE HEART IS A REBEL features the beloved Ethel Waters, and is set against Billy Graham’s historic 1957 New York City Crusade, with color scenes of the Crusade at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Dick Ross
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Ethel Waters as Gladys |
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Georgia Lee as Joan Foster |
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John Milford as Hal Foster |
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Scotty Morrow as David Foster |
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Alvy Moore as Bill |
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Sam Gilman as Greg Johnson |
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Rhoda Williams as Miss Canfield, Hal's secretary |
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Kristine Miller as Mrs. Johnson |
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Madge Blake as Mrs. Carlson |
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Robert Brubaker as Dr. Chambers |
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Billy Graham as Self |
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Kenneth MacDonald as Alfred Carlson |
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Jane Withers as Grace |
| Writing | Richard James | Writer |
| Directing | Dick Ross | Director |
| Directing | Robert J. Anderson | Assistant Director |