The Preacher’s Wife is a film that was released in 1996. It’s a story about an angel arriving on Earth to help a struggling preacher, his family, and the church. It has an engaging cast including stars like Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in multiple locations in the United States from Jan 10, 1996, to May 17, 1996. They included:
- Portland, Maine, USA
- Tarrytown, New York, USA
- Yonkers, New York, USA
- Deering Oaks Park in Portland, Maine, USA
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Denzel Washington | Dudley |
| Whitney Houston | Julia Biggs |
| Courtney B. Vance | Reverend Henry Biggs |
| Gregory Hines | Joe Hamilton |
| Jenifer Lewis | Margueritte Coleman |
| Loretta Devine | Beverly |
| Justin Pierre Edmund | Jeremiah Biggs |
| Lionel Richie | Britsloe |
| Paul Bates | Saul Jeffreys |
| Lex Monson | Osbert |
| Darvel Davis Jr. | Hakim |
| William James Stiggers Jr. | Billy Eldridge |
| Marcella Lowery | Anna Eldridge |
| Cissy Houston | Mrs. Havergal |
| Aaron A. McConnaughey | Teen |
| Shyheim Franklin | Teen |
| Taral Hicks | Teen |
| Kennan Scott | Teen |
| Jernard Burks | Pizza Man |
| Michael Alexander Jackson | Robber |
| Jamie Tirelli | Liquor Store Owner |
| Shari Headley | Arlene Chattan |
| Lizan Mitchell | Judge |
| Robert Colston | Bailiff |
| Victor Williams | Robbie |
| Juliehera Destefano | Receptionist |
| Charlotte d’Amboise | Debbie Paige |
| Delores Mitchell | Mary Halford |
| David Langston Smyrl | Hanley’s Waiter |
| Harsh Nayyar | Christmas Tree Man |
| Mervyn Warren | Pianist |
| Roy Haynes | Drummer |
| George Coleman | Sax Player |
| Ted Dunbar | Guitar Player |
| Jamil Nasser | Bass Player |
| Helmar Augustus Cooper | Johnson Keeley |
| Mary Bond Davis | Bernita |
| Toukie Smith | Teleprompter Operator |
| Mozelle Hawkins Allen | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Eloise Beasley | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Yolanda Beasley-Prime | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Cassondra M. Breedlove | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Dirk Chaney | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Brenda J. Childs | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Anthony Dean Copeland | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Hayward Cromartie | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Betty Cromartie Davis | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Valerie Inez Edwards | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Kimberley M. Garrett | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Rutha Harris | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Carolyn Henry | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Gary Nuckles-Holt | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Teretha G. Houston | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Angela L. Jones | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Morris Vernon Jones | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Rose Merry Jordan | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Jacqueline Martin | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Betty Matthews | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Naguanda Miller | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Sharon A. Mitchell | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Beverly S. Nixon | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Krishna Presha | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Jacqulyn V. Saunders | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Constance Small | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Ulisa A. Thomas | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| V. Ranaldo Welcome | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Berta J. Williams | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Kimberly L. Wright | St. Matthew’s Choir & Band Member |
| Steven Brown | Drummer |
| Rick Carter | Bass Player |
| Sterling Holloman II | Lead Guitar Player |
| Dwain L. White | Organist |
| Aaron Jordan | Eldridge Kid |
| Yakin Manassah Jordan | Eldridge Kid |
| Joshua Jordan | Donkey – Nativity Choir |
| Tiffany Joseph | Shepherd – Nativity Choir |
| Jessica Malloy | Jessica (Mary – Nativity Choir) |
| Amia Hart | Beverly’s Child |
| Christopher Malloy | Angel – Nativity Choir |
| Andal Fequiere | Joseph – Nativity Choir |
| Mark Gilbert | Wise Man – Nativity Choir |
| Michael Marshall | Wise Man – Nativity Choir |
| Shaun Purefoy | Wise Man – Nativity Choir |
| Tiffiny Monet Graham | Angel – Nativity Choir |
| Khalia Hamilton-Montoute | Angel – Nativity Choir |
| Marquis Bowen-Wallace | Shepherd – Nativity Choir |
| Lakeya Enos | Shepherd – Nativity Choir |
| Christine Lameisha Koon | Camel – Nativity Choir |
| Anthony Biggham | Lamb – Nativity Choir |
| Taleah Enos | Ox – Nativity Choir |
| Jerry Brunsin | Painting Singer |
| Anthony Burnett | Painting Singer |
| Kevin Mitchell | Painting Singer |
| Phillip Mitchell | Painting Singer |
| Debbie Benitez | Store Owners Wife (uncredited) |
| Anibal O. Lleras | Pizza Man (uncredited) |
| David Madison | Defendant (uncredited) |
| Ana-Sofia Mastroianna | Robbery Witness (uncredited) |
| John Rowe Jr. | Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) |
| Derrick Simmons | Robber (uncredited) |
| Ronald Sylvers | Congregation Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The Preacher’s Wife, a PG-rated comedy-drama, had a duration of 2 hours and 3 minutes. It was showcased to the public on the 13th of December in 1996. Penny Marshall directed the film, while the script was penned by Robert Nathan, Robert E. Sherwood, and Leonardo Bercovici.
- Primary actors included: Denzel Washington as Dudley, Whitney Houston as Julia Biggs, and Courtney B. Vance as Reverend Henry Biggs.
- The film was nominated for an Oscar, secured 4 wins and had 6 other nominations.
- It was reviewed by 70 users and 34 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Portland, Maine, USA
- Latitude: 43.6590993
- Longitude: -70.2568189
- Place ID: ChIJLe6wqnKcskwRKfpyM7W2nX4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Portland, ME, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Tarrytown, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.0762077
- Longitude: -73.85874609999999
- Place ID: ChIJPVEpK8nqwokRb3Jm_Y5VQl8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tarrytown, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Yonkers, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.9312099
- Longitude: -73.89874689999999
- Place ID: ChIJoa9DCQjAwokRotrYpIRzlr4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yonkers, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Deering Oaks Park, Portland, Maine, USA
- Latitude: 43.6588394
- Longitude: -70.2718884
- Place ID: ChIJJ-5-JJedskwRQ5RRduv-v00
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Deering Oaks Park, Portland, ME 04101, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.7177545
- Longitude: -74.0431435
- Place ID: ChIJ3a-_JdJQwokR2SXNohPwSQI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jersey City, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
