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Released
1988 · FILM

Cotton Patch Gospel

The Greatest Story Ever Retold!

Runtime
111 min
Musical

Synopsis

A filmed stage-play recounting the story of Jesus as set in modern day Georgia with music and reverent humor added. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the Biblical characters. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer Harry Chapin shortly before his death in 1981.

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Principal cast & crew: 11

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Scored by Harry Chapin

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