The Preacher's Wife

The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall and stars Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Justin Pierre Edmund, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis, and Loretta Devine. It is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife, which in turn is adapted from the 1928 novel of the same name by Robert Nathan.
==Synopsis==
A preacher who is at risk of losing his church to land developers, and is struggling to bond with his wife and son, prays to God and is visited by a charming and friendly angel who makes it his goal to help him out.
==Cast==
*Whitney Houston as Julia Coleman Biggs
*Denzel Washington as Dudley
*Courtney B. Vance as Reverend Henry Biggs
*Gregory Hines as Joe Hamilton
*Jenifer Lewis as Margueritte Coleman
*Loretta Devine as Beverly
*Justin Pierre Edmund as Jeremiah Biggs
*Lionel Richie as Bristloe
*Shari Headley as Arlene Chattan (uncredited)
*Paul Bates as Saul Jefferies
*Lex Monson as Osbert
*Darvel Davis Jr. as Hakim
*William James Stiggers Jr. as Billy Eldridge
*Marcella Lowery as Anna Eldridge
*Cissy Houston as Mrs. Havergale
*Shyheim as Teen
*Aaron A. McConnaughey as Teen
*Harsh Nayyar as Christmas Tree Man
==Trivia==
*Lionel Richie's acting debut.
*Julia Roberts was considered for the female lead.
*Whitney Houston admitted years later that she filmed most of the movie while she was on drugs.
*Penny Marshall had to kick out an extra for wearing a yellow sweater that looked too similar to the church choir uniform, even though it was provided by the costume department. The extra in question was none other than Melissa McCarthy.
*Production was plagued by numerous accidents and even several deaths that happened nearby. Filming began in January and was supposed to end in February, but ended up lasting until May.
==Videos==
The Preacher's Wife - Trailer
==External links==
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Category:1996 films
Category:Touchstone Pictures films
Category:Live-action films
Category:PG-rated films
Category:Films based on books
Category:Christmas films