The Case for Christ

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The Case for Christ

"One man's journey to solve the biggest mystery of all times"

2017

1h 52m

6.8(300 votes)

Drama

Overview

Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.

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18 members

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Mike Vogel

Lee Strobel

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Erika Christensen

Leslie Strobel

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Faye Dunaway

Dr. Roberta Waters

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Robert Forster

Walter Strobel

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Frankie Faison

Joe Dubois

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L. Scott Caldwell

Alfie Davis

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Mike Pniewski

Kenny London

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Tom Nowicki

Dr. Alexander Metherell

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Michael H. Cole

Dr. Gary Habermas

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Rus Blackwell

Dr. William Craig

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Jordan Cox

Bill Hybels

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Renell Gibbs

James Dixon

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Haley Rosenwasser

Alison Strobel

No Image

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Judd Lormand

Joe Koblinsky

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Grant Goodeve

Mr. Cook

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Kelly Lamor Wilson

Teen Leslie Strobel

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Michael Provost

Teen Lee Strobel

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Chandler Darby

Bar Patron (uncredited)

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