Hallelujah (1993)
As Christmas at the Messiah Church in Washington D.C. approaches, a young preacher and, later in the day, a mysterious pregnant girl arrive at the church doors looking to begin new lives. Reverend Oliver Crawford is not the judgmental committee's first choice; an unwed father of a teenage son, he is given only two days to prove his worth. Meanwhile, pregnant 16-year-old Katherine has arrived in the area fleeing an abusive home and seeking a grandfather she doesn't know. With the help of local homeless advocate 'Big' Willie Thorton, Crawford attempts to revive the spirit of the church and provide solace to the displaced girl.
Director: Charles Lane
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James Earl Jones as Old Man Taylor |
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Phylicia Rashād as Mayor Turner |
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Keith David as Big Willie |
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Deon Richmond as Nat |
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Tracy Douglas as Katherine |
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Suzzanne Douglas as Eunice |
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Ray Aranha as Rev. Foy |
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Phyllis Bash as Elmira |
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Ruth Brown as Mrs. Sherman |
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Rosanna Carter as Minnie |
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Isaac Hayes as Prophet |
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Dennis Haysbert as Rev. Oliver Crawford |
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Dulé Hill as |
| Directing | Charles Lane | Director |
| Production | Howard M. Brickner | Producer |
| Production | Pat Golden | Associate Producer |
| Crew | Ron Fortunato | Cinematography |
| Production | Pat Golden | Casting |
| Production | Debra D. Jeffreys | Production Manager |
| Writing | Michael Genet | Writer |