Machine Gun Preacher (2011)
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A former biker and drug dealer single-handedly takes on the nefarious Lord's Resistance Army in a noble bid to save young Sudanese refugees from a life of violence and suffering. Inspired by actual events, Marc Forster's Machine Gun Preacher stars Gerard Butler as Sam Childers, a tough-as-nails biker whose heart shatters upon witnessing the harrowing plight of children in Sudan. Determined that no child shall be enslaved by the brutal Lord's Resistance Army, Childers turns to God for inspiration, and establishes an orphanage for wounded kids and child soldiers. When the Lord's Resistance Army refuses to stand down, Childers organizes a militia to protect the children. In helping to give the orphans of war-torn Sudan a better future, the former outlaw begins to find new meaning in his own life as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, (more)
- Director(s):
- Marc Forster
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Machine Gun Preacher
A former biker and drug dealer single-handedly takes on the nefarious Lord's Resistance Army in a noble bid to save young Sudanese refugees from a life of violence and suffering. Inspired by actual events, Marc Forster's Machine Gun Preacher stars Gerard Butler as Sam Childers, a tough-as-nails biker whose heart shatters upon witnessing the harrowing plight of children in Sudan. Determined that no child shall be enslaved by the brutal Lord's Resistance Army, Childers turns to God for inspiration, and establishes an orphanage for wounded kids and child soldiers. When the Lord's Resistance Army refuses to stand down, Childers organizes a militia to protect the children. In helping to give the orphans of war-torn Sudan a better future, the former outlaw begins to find new meaning in his own life as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 129 mins
Complete Cast of Machine Gun Preacher
- Gerard Butler - Sam Childers
- Kathy Baker - Daisy
- Ryann Campos - Paige #1
- Souleymane Sy Savane - Deng
- Reavis Graham - Pastor Krause
- Barbara Coven - Shannon Wallace
- Nicole Sobchack - Bartender
- Mike Litaker - Drifter
- Peter Tocco - Mechanic
- Bruce Bennett - Paul Relling
- Brett Wagner - Ben Hobbes/Biker
- Sean Patrick Leonard - Crackhead
- David Whitesell - Customs Officer
- Richard Goteri - Pawn Shop Owner
- Scott Westerman - Biker
- Rhelma Voraritskul - Child Singer
- Paul Lang - Prison Clerk
- Ronnie Nyakale - AJ
- Fana Mokoena - John Carang
- Abena Ayivor - Betty
- Sophie Ayang - Betty's Helper
- Chris Agwai - SPLA Soldier #2
- Jacob Ayuela - SPLA Dinka Soldier
- Tshepiso Chanke - Cleo
- Tinah Mnumzana - William's Mother
- Kgosi Modisane - Christopher (12 Years)
- Warren Masemola - LRA Commander
- Anthony Bishop - Dan
- Xolile Gama - Adult Rebel #1
- Mandla Gaduka - SPLA Soldier #1
- Marianne Boshof - Doctor #2
- Wandile Molebaste - LRA Commander
- Tau Maserumula - LRA Soldier
- Wandile Mdandla - Child Rebel #1 at Bridge
- Dalton Mdaka - Agnete's Driver
- Ikageng Mogatusi - Sniper
- Lebogang Phoshoko - Riverbed Child #2
- Hlelo Nhlapo - Green Shorts Sister
- William Ogbonna - Boy With Soccer Ball #2
- Madeline Carroll - Paige
- Michelle Monaghan - Lynn Childers
- Michael Shannon - Donnie
- Madeline Carroll - Paige #2
- Grant Krause - Billy/Contractor
- Peter Carey - Bill Wallace
- Misty Mills - Biker Chick
- Sidi Henderson - Shaved Head
- Judy Stepanian - Employment Woman
- Inga Wilson - Mrs. Shields
- Steve Blackwood - Bank Manager
- Ava Schroeder - Hobbes Daughter
- Amanda Carlson - Paige's Friend
- Matthew Boucher - Mover
- Claudia Rodgers - Sue/Volunteer
- Michele DeSelms - Newscaster
- Janet Miller - Church Pianist
- Percy Matsemela - Nineteen
- Mduduzi Mabaso - Marco
- Junior Magale - William
- Warona Seane - Rose
- Ruley Madriagi - SPLA Soldier #1
- Makhaola Ndebele - SPLA Soldier #3
- Khutso Thobejane - Matak
- Nompumelelo Khumalo - Poppy
- Themba Ndaba - William's Father
- Leonard Mahore - LRA Walking Soldier #1
- Festo Ayume Sanya - Village Man #1
- Jerry Mofokeng - Administrator
- Masasa Mbangeni - Lipless Woman
- Jan Rust Maloney - Doctor #1
- Robert Kuloba - Male Refugee "Acholi"
- Sphelele Mzimela - LRA Walking Soldier
- Sicelo Sithole - LRA Leader at Bridge
- Sebo Moabelo - Child Rebel #2 at Bridge
- Jabulani Dube - LRA Soldier at Camp
- Motshwane Mabogoane - Riverbed Child #1
- Kagiso Legoadi - Green Shorts Boy
- Neo Qwela - Boy with Soccer Ball #1
- Michelle Monaghan - Lynn
- Director(s):
- Marc Forster
- Writer(s):
- Jason Keller
- Producer(s):
- Craig Chapman, Deborah Giarratana, Gary Safady
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Warning:
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