Machine Gun Preacher
A reformed biker‑turned‑preacher battles Joseph Kony’s brutal warlords to rescue and shield South Sudan’s orphaned children from genocide.
“Hope is the greatest weapon of all”
Synopsis
Sam Childers is a former drug-dealing biker who, after finding God, dedicated his life to helping hundreds of Sudanese children. His journey led him to become a crusader for their well-being and survival.
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A crew of 46+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Matt ChesseShot by Roberto SchaeferScored by Asche SpencerDesigned by Philip Messina
Box Office
2011 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.1× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$3.3M
Opening week (7-day): $58K
Peak 4 theaters
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Cast & Crew
46 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Gerard Butler
as Sam Childers
Michelle Monaghan
as Lynn Childers
Michael Shannon
as Donnie
Kathy Baker
as Daisy
Ryann Campos
as Paige #1
Peter Carey
as Bill Wallace
Madeline Carroll
as Paige #2
Barbara Coven
as Shannon Wallace
Souleymane Sy Savane
as Deng
Grant R Krause
as Contractor
Reavis Graham
as Pastor Krause
Mandalynn Carlson
as Paige's Friend
Supporting cast
21Abena Ayivor
as Betty
Justin Michael Brandt
as Teenage Boy
Misty Mills
as Biker Chick
Nicole Dupre Sobchack
as Bartender
Sidi Henderson
as Shaved Head
Steve Blackwood
as Bank Manager
Judy Stepanian
as Employment Woman
Peter Tocco
as Mechanic
Brett Wagner
as Ben Hobbes / Biker
Sean Patrick Leonard
as Crackhead
Richard Goteri
as Pawn Shop Owner
Paul Lang
as Prison Clerk
Wandile Molebatsi
as LRA Commander
Warren Masemola
as LRA Commander
Tau Maserumule
as LRA Soldier
Mulweli Muofhe
as Anthony
Lebogang Phoshoko
as Riverbed Child
Anthony Bishop
as Dan
Jerry Mofokeng
as Administrator
Warona Seane
as Rose
Corey Large
as American Businessman (uncredited)
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4Other crew
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