Billy: The Early Years

Billy: The Early Years (2008)

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

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.

Date of release
2008-10-08
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (13)
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Drama
Director
Robby Benson

Casting

Interesting facts

Billy: The Early Years is a 2008 American biographical film directed by Robby Benson. The film tells the story of the early life of evangelist Billy Graham, played by Armie Hammer. After almost a year and a half of delays, the film was released on DVD on March 16, 2010.

Production

Screenwriter-producer William Paul McKay and producer Lawrence Mortorff originally wanted John Hagee to portray Mordecai Ham but director Robby Benson, concerned that Hagee's controversial public persona would cause a distraction, cast Cliff Bemis instead.

To find the lead actor, producers held talent searches in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

The film was shot in Nashville and Watertown, Tennessee with a production budget of $3.6 million.

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