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St. John in Exile

  • 1986
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 32m
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8.3/10
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St. John in Exile (1986)
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One of Jesus's disciples, John has been punished in exile to the island of Patmos. He is all alone and has time to reflect and tell us about his life, faith, and troubles. This is a one-man ... Read allOne of Jesus's disciples, John has been punished in exile to the island of Patmos. He is all alone and has time to reflect and tell us about his life, faith, and troubles. This is a one-man play developed by Dean Jones. He traveled performing it until he put it to video.One of Jesus's disciples, John has been punished in exile to the island of Patmos. He is all alone and has time to reflect and tell us about his life, faith, and troubles. This is a one-man play developed by Dean Jones. He traveled performing it until he put it to video.

  • Director
    • Dan Curtis
  • Writer
    • Don Berrigan
  • Star
    • Dean Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
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    • Director
      • Dan Curtis
    • Writer
      • Don Berrigan
    • Star
      • Dean Jones
    • 14User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    10kimberkm-71512

    One of the portrayals that has deeply moved me!

    The most unbelievable portrayal, and movement of the spirit, through this man, the earthly angels involved in bringing us this Heavenly Masterpiece, and Christ Jesus! a MUST SEE Oscar presentation!

    Bless our brothers and our sisters, Father, and peace and understanding to those lost souls in search of understanding and believing. I ask you to bring us more of these portrayals, and help us each to spread them through the world, Father. In the name of our Christ Jesus, our Savior, we come to you and ask these things, our Heavenly Father, amen!

    MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
    10cliffnja

    Hit me deep!

    What a portrayal! WOW! I held my breath at times watching this! No words. Hit me deep!
    10morganfj

    Dean Jones at his best

    As a conservative Mennonite I found the subject and contents sound and entertaining. This is a Staged production with audience with only one performer on stage. Acting as John during his house arrest under Roman guard the performer entrances the audience with his dialog and brings you a visual image through his acting and minimal props. He invites the audience in and speaks directly to them, thus drawing you directly on stage.

    What was most amazing was this was Dean Jone (Love Bug - Disney)... What a great performance. Its on VHS and DVD at your local Christian bookstore. Highly recommended.
    Handmaidn

    Accurate and reverent

    This movie, of all the movies that speak of the life of Christ, was not only reverent and accurate, based solely on the Scripture, but acted as a "peek" back into the inner circle of Jesus' earthly friends. John, the apostle, speaks with wit and charm and affection for the Lord to a group of young Christians while in exile at Patmos Penal Colony. It brings the viewer closer to Jesus and to all those who have given their lives for Him. Definitely a must see.
    hiskids

    The best portrayal of the love of Jesus.

    I recently watched this film for the first time. I found it very well done. The acting, by Dean Jones, was very impressive. I felt the scene where he portrayed the crucifixion was the best I had ever seen. It brought home to me just how much Jesus did for me when He died on the cross. I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants to know the greatness of Jesus. Jones portrays St. John as a real person. He does a marvelous job changing voices as he speaks of the different people. His humour adds to the character a great deal. The lighting and music was also well done. I would recommend this movie to everyone, even those who do not choose to believe in Jesus.

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