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Genre :

Biography, Drama

Release Date :

October 10, 2008 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

PG

Director :

Robby Benson

Starring :

Martin Landau, Armie Hammer, Lindsay Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, Josh Turner, Stefanie Butler, Cody Carwile, Abbi Butler

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

Country Star Josh Turner Speaks Out on 'Billy: The Early Years' Part

August 13, 2008 02:08:23

Many may have been aware with the fact that the deep-voiced country singer will be making his big screen debut as Billy Graham's music director, George Beverly Shea in an upcoming biopic "". What they may not know is the reason behind his involvement on the movie project.

Sharing his insight about his role in the film, the 2007 Grammy Awards-nominated singer revealed that his part is more like a tribute to the famed-as-spiritual adviser to multiple U.S. presidents evangelist and the prominent gospel singer/songwriter. "It was my way of honoring the legacy of George Beverly Shea and Billy Graham and what they've done in their lives and their careers and the lives they've touched - obviously including mine," he said.

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Loved the movie. Wiiiish it had been longer.

posted by Billy, The Early Yea on Oct 12, 2008

Refreshing, a movie without sex and violence and it kept our interest. Would love to know more about him.

posted by Billy, The Early Yea on Oct 12, 2008

Wow, so much more to Billy than an evangelist. Felt so sorry for Templeton.

posted by COMELLA, BOSTON, MA on Oct 12, 2008

A movie I can take my wife and family to.

posted by Bronk, Fall River on Oct 12, 2008

When is the movie, Billy The Later Years coming? Enjoyed it, a lot!

posted by Sara VA on Oct 12, 2008

Hey, Billy seemed like a real guy, faith and struggles, so human

posted by Paula, AZ on Oct 12, 2008

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