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Saving God
Genres
CrimeDrama
Overview
Ex Con Armstrong Cane (Ving Rhames) returns to home a changed man looking to take over his father's old church and congregation. The neighborhood though is full of drugs and gangs. Those who are able are leaving for more prosperous areas and falling in with a slick preacher (Ricardo Chivara). Even with a dangerous gang leader (Dean McDermott) threatening his flock, Armstrong won't give up.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2008-10-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
5.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ving Rhames
Armstrong Cane
Dean McDermott
John Henry James / Blaze
Ricardo Chavira
Rev. Danny Christopher
Dwain Murphy
Norris Johns
Genelle Williams
Ashley Ellis
Kate Todd
Sherri Butler
K.C. Collins
Mike
Richard Leacock
Mr. Ken Salter
Phillip Jarrett
Pastor Curry
Egidio Tari
Detective Lombardi
Tosh Robertson
Marcus Ellis
Kathy Maloney
Ms. Ellis
Ardon Bess
Officer Earle
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
Mavis Johns
Kedar Brown
Deacon Jake
David Carty
Buggs
Joanne Boland
Nadine
Sharon McFarlane
Mrs. Stewart
Boyd Banks
Poole
Johnie Chase
Desk Sargeant
Kathryn Haggis
Ms. Linda
Karl Campbell
Police Officer #1
Christopher Marren
Police Officer #2
Tony Meyler
Police Officer #3
Daveed Louza
Narc #1
Jason Weinberg
Narc #2
Marnie Robinson
Marcia Clarke
Balford Gordon
Wylie
Ted Ludzik
Watchman #1
Marcel Jones
Orderly in Hospital
Sean Mauricette
Car-Jacker
Joanne Alderson
Car-Jacker Female
Joe Bostick
Mailman
Kim Roberts
Dr. Munson
Jully Black
Aunt Essie
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