Left behind is a 2000 canadianamerican religious science fiction thriller film directed by vic sarin and starring kirk cameron, brad johnson, gordon currie, and clarence gilyard. This movie is about the rapture and those that are left behind. Left behind trilogy 3 dvd collection christian movies fishflix. Following the completion of the series, cameron began to focus on christianoriented projects, appearing in the video series left behind, a set of movies that take place after the rapture. The movie omitted a lot of details and focused the story on kirk cameron s character, buck. Based on the runaway best selling series of books by jerry jenkins and.
The success of the left behind books have led to the release of three motion pictures based on the series so far. Kirk thomas cameron born october 12, 1970 is an american actor best known for playing mike seaver on the television situation comedy, growing pains, and in other television shows and movies. Tribulation force finds the series major characterstelevision journalist buck williams kirk cameron, passenger jet captain rayford steele brad johnson, his daughter chloe janaya stephens, and pastor bruce barnes clarence gilyard forming the core of a group dedicated to infiltrating and disrupting operations of the antichrist, i. Oct 02, 2014 the last time the property was in the public eye2005, with the release of the third movie installment, left behind. Kirk cameron stars as one of the people who have been left behind after the revelation. Left behind tries hard to succeed as parable and as thriller. The films central characters, journalist buck williams kirk cameron and airline pilot ray steele brad johnson, look for answers amid chaos and anarchy after. He is also known for his memorable roles on abcs growing pains, the left behind movies, and cohost of the way of the master television series. A reporter left behind learns that the antichrist will soon take power. The films central characters, journalist buck williams kirk cameron and airline pilot ray steele brad johnson, look for answers. Buck williams kirk cameron is a field reporter for gnn, and is investigating. Kirk cameron stars as buck williams, along with brad johnson, janaya stephens, clarence gilyard, jr.
The movie is a 2000 film based on the first book of the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b. The movie made my heart ache for all those who have not accepted christ, leaving them to face the tribulation period. Left behind ii tribulation force 2002 the original movie kirk cameron. Now, the word is that cloud ten wont be making any more left behind movies. Left behind is a chilling look at the chaos that follows judgment day. In the movie four people have to find to the truth or be deceived. I couldnt wait to order the whole series of left behind.
Kirk cameron s vulnerability, though unlike the buck of the book, makes the movie much more compelling. Kirk cameron, brad johnson, janaya stephens, clarence gilyard jr. He costarted the firefly foundation with his wife, actress chelsea. The movie the 2000 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Buck williams kirk cameron, a television journalist, is pondering the rash of sudden disappearances as he works on a report about dr. Left behind the movie vhs, 2000 for sale online ebay. There are three left behind movies, and you saw the third one. Kirk cameron, lou gossett, jr, chelsea noble, brad johnson, and clarence gilyard. Left behind the movie dvd, 2000 for sale online ebay. Jenkins, the authors of the left behind series, hated the adaptations by cloud ten pictures, calling them church basement movies and going so far as to sue the studio and win over it. Left behind film series is based on the left behind bestselling book series by tim lahaye and jerry b. Apr 29, 2008 kirk cameron s vulnerability, though unlike the buck of the book, makes the movie much more compelling. World at warthe movies had kirk cameron and spanned the.
Since then, kirk cameron has become a household name in christian homes, starring in iconic christian movies like left behind and fireproof. The 2015 with michael keaton doesnt even come close. Recently, he portrayed the lead roles in the left behind film series and in the 2008 drama film, fireproof. T, judd nelson, burt reynolds, margot kidder, kirk cameron and gary busey have starred throughout their film library which now exceeds five bestsellers. And anyone hoping that the nicolas cage left behind reboot would scare lost souls back. Based on the runaway best selling series of books by jerry jenkins and tim lahaye, left behind introduces us to several people abruptly facing an apocalyptic event referred to by religious theologians as the rapture of the church.
The movies have been produced and released by cloud ten pictures, a canadian christian movie studio. I usually never do on movies based on popular book series. I have read all of the books in the left behind series to date latest being the mark. Chelsea noble, and clarence gilyard, the making of left behind.
My fav book series of all time is now bringing book one to film. Cameron s wife noble also starred in the film series. Left behind is a good movie by itself, although its only had popularity in the religious crowds. Asked in drama movies when is the left behind 4 movie. It is a way better version of left behind by kirk cameron. Nicolas cage tests our faith with rapture disaster movie remake of kirk cameron film will be best appreciated by devoted fans of the book its based upon. The movie 2000 starring brad johnson and chelsea noble on dvd and bluray. The movie is the a good rendition of tim laye and jerry b. The film stars the outspoken christian actor kirk cameron. This movie represents the first in a series of films that were based on the popular christian books written by tim lahaye and jerry b. Left behind creator announces upcoming films based on. He is an everyman caught in circumstances beyond his control.
The films were produced by cloud ten pictures and directed by vic sarin, bill corcoran, and craig r. The movie is an exciting, directtovideo feature based on the bestselling book. With kirk cameron, brad johnson, janaya stephens, clarence gilyard jr. The films were produced by cloud ten pictures and directed by vic sarin left behind. Jenkins, which was directed by vic sarin and produced by cloud ten pictures. World at war by cloud ten pictures starring kirk cameron, brad johnson, janaya stephens, chelsea noble, and clarence gilyard, the making of left behind. Left behind film series is based on the left behind bestselling book series by tim lahaye and. Left behind, the faithbased, actionpacked book and movie series about the end times, is getting a film reboot thanks to some familiar screenwriters paul lalonde, the writer and producer of the.
Left behind ii tribulation force 2002 the original. The left behind series of end times novels is one of the most successful literary franchises in modern christian publishing. In fact, it was so successful that it became a film franchise as well. This is the original film, based on the left behind series of 16. Relive the mystery, drama, and excitement as the world is suddenly thrown into chaos and turmoil on account of millions of people suddenly disappearing off the face of the earth. World at warthe movies had kirk cameron and spanned the first two books in. Camerons wife noble also starred in the film series, playing hattie durham.
Left behind is a series of 16 bestselling religious novels by tim lahaye and jerry b. Aside from this, cameron has often worked in christianthemed productions, among them the postrapture films left behind. The biggest christian fiction series of all time is now a major motion picture, with kirk cameron in the lead as tv reporter buck williams. World at war, in which he plays cameron buck williams. Kirk thomas cameron born monday, october 12, 1970 is an american actor best known for his role as mike seaver on the television situation comedy, growing pains, as well as several other television and film appearances as a child actor. Kirk cameron as cameron buck williams brad johnson as rayford steele. The movie as well as the books keep me wanting more. Left behind starring nicholas cage, left behind iii. Oct 31, 2000 i loved both left behind the book and left behind the movie. Based on a bestselling series of christian novels, left behind is a fundamentalist christian film starring exsitcom star kirk cameron and his wife, chelsea noble, about a television reporter who witnesses the rapture while on an airplane, in which the righteous believers ascend to heaven, while the others are forced to live under the anti. Left behind trilogy based on one of the most popular christian book series of all time, the left behind trilogy 3 dvd collection combines all 3 movies into one boxed set. Tim lahaye hated cameron s left behind movie so much that he filed suit, claiming, my dream has always been to enter the movie theater with a first.
Left behind the movie dvd, 2004, special edition for sale. Jenkins bestseller, left behind, the book series of the end times prophecy of revelation. Left behind trilogy 3 dvd collection christian movies. As of october 1, 2010, the rights to the left behind film series have officially. Maybe if youre a religious fanatic or kirk cameron lover is all i can come up with. Jenkins, dealing with christian dispensationalist end times. In 2002 a second film was released staring bob carlisle, russ lee, bill corcoran, kirk cameron, and in 2005 the series was completed with left behind.
One of the terms of the settlement was that lahaye ended up with the movie rights to the books. The series is no stranger to the big screen and was made popular by actor kirk cameron 17 years ago and nicholas cage in 2014. Kirk cameron left behind wiki fandom powered by wikia. Kirk cameron simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gnn television journalist cameron buck williams kirk cameron reports from. I cant say i had extremely high expectations for this movie.
Cameron is also an active christian evangelist, currently partnering with ray comfort in the evangelical ministry the way of the master, and has cofounded the firefly foundation with his wife, actress chelsea noble. The actors did an outstanding job portraying the characters and the issues each wrestled with in the story. Kirk cameron is a television and film actor and producer, noted recently for his work in the family films saving christmas and mercy rule, the documentaries unstoppable and monumental, and the inspirational film fireproof. Oct 31, 2017 has kirk cameron left behind left behind.
Tribulation force finds the series major characterstelevision journalist buck williams kirk cameron, passenger jet captain rayford steele brad johnson, his daughter chloe janaya stephens, and pastor bruce barnes clarence gilyard forming the core of a group dedicated to infiltrating and. Left behind is the best movie made so far in the apocalyptic genre and has been crafted with a very careful, deft touch. A lot of people start mysteriously disappearing and a bunch of people are trying to figure out why. Nicolas cage rebooting kirk camerons left behind series. He is also an active christian evangelist, and works with ray comfort on the way of the master.
It lays out the dominant evangelical eschatology i. On an international flight, journalist buck williams kirk cameron from growing pains and pilot rayford steele brad johnson, the formor marlboro man discover that several. T, judd nelson, burt reynolds, margot kidder, kirk cameron and gary busey have starred throughout. See the endtimes action unfold as buck and the other postrapture believers confront the evil schemes of nicolae carpathia. Arguably the most interesting and compelling feature in the left behind trilogy, left behind ii.
You can hear cameron share his testimony in the video below, and catch him in several family movies. The movie, was based on the first book of the series and was released in 2000. Religious drama left behind, starring nicolas cage, has been set for an oct. He was the main actor in the left behind movie series and in fireproof. The movie based on the runaway best selling series of books by jerry jenkins and tim lahaye, left behind introduces us to several people abruptly facing an apocalyptic event referred to by religious theologians as the rapture of the church. Yet another terrible faithbased movie has tarnished your cinematic reputation. Kirk thomas cameron is an american actor best known for playing mike seaver on the television situation comedy, growing pains, and in other television shows and movies. Cast brad johnson, chelsea noble, kirk cameron, clarence gilyard jr, gordon currie, daniel pilon, neil crone, colin fox, christie macfadyen, jay manchester, janaya stephens. As a result, their names are not listed in the opening credits of the first film, even though it still lists the. Buy left behind trilogy 3 dvd collection and thousands of christian movies on sale at. With kirk cameron, brad johnson, janaya stephens, clarence gilyard jr the biblical prophecy of armegeddon begins when the rapture instantly takes all believers in christ from the earth. Nicolas cage signs on to reboot the left behind movie franchise originally starring kirk cameron. Left behind presents the gospel of jesus christ in a very entertaining, powerful, winsome way. In fact, it was so successful that it became a film.
The film was based on the bestselling christian eschatological endtimes novel of the same name written by tim lahaye and jerry b. Left behind 2000 the original movie kirk cameron youtube. We sat on this movie for a few months mostly because i found it difficult to picture kirk cameron as anything but a snotty bgrade sitcom star. Left behind the official page for the movie series based on the new york times bestselling novels.
The left behind trilogy kicked off in 2000 with the first movie in the series left behind. Tribulation force 2002 the original movie kirk cameron action. It follows the book pretty well and has some good acting. The films central characters, journalist buck williams kirk cameron. A small group of survivors are left behind after millions. Kirk cameron stars as a reporter who gets caught in the turmoil, experiencing the rapture firsthand. It stars the former growing pains actor kirk cameron in the role of television news anchor buck williams as he and airline pilot rayford steele witness the rapture taking place on a flight to london.
The last time the property was in the public eye2005, with the release of the third movie installment, left behind. Rayford steele and his daughter chloe are left behind after jesus come for the church. This series spans the entire seven years of tribulation, starting directly before. It involves the audience in the storyline of the people. Left behind starring nicholas cage, left behind dvd. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing left behind. After you watch it, you might want to read the books, because theyre more exciting as it always is. Chaim rosenzweig colin fox, an israeli scientist who has devised a formula that would make any soil on earth easy to cultivate. The biblical prophecy of armegeddon begins when the rapture instantly takes all believers in christ from the earth. It is based not just on the first in a series of bestselling books, but also on the biblical book of revelations, and is made by people who care as much about teaching their views of the word of god as they do about making an exciting movie. If seeing is believing then the teaser poster released by stoney lake entertainment for its left behind movie reboot should settle once and for all any doubts about actor nicolas cage taking on a role in the film based on the 16part christian book series by tim lahaye and jerry b. Best known for producing the left behind film series, cloud ten is also the company behind the bestselling apocalypse collection.
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