Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Background
The film is introduced as a religious and historical production directed by James L. Conway. It was produced in the United States with an original English script. The runtime is established at 95 minutes.
Key Events
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Genre Classification — Establishes the film as a religious and historical production. Characters: Daniel
Location: Film Metadata
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Director Attribution — Credits James L. Conway as the director of the film. Characters: Daniel
Location: Production Credits
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Production Origin — Confirms the film was produced in the United States. Characters: Daniel
Location: United States
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Language Specification — Notes that the original script was written in English. Characters: Daniel
Location: Script Development
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Runtime Definition — Specifies the total runtime as 95 minutes. Characters: Daniel
Location: Film Format
Release Context
The movie premiered in 1978, placing it within a specific cinematic era. The narrative metadata highlights the competitive landscape of that year's film releases.
Key Events
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Runtime Definition — Specifies the total runtime as 95 minutes. Characters: Daniel
Location: Film Format
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Release Year — Marks the official release year as 1978. Characters: Daniel
Location: Theatrical Premiere
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Contemporary Context — References The Deer Hunter as the year's most popular film. Characters: Daniel
Location: 1978 Film Industry
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Viewing Statistics — States that at least 66,300 English films were released by 2022. Characters: Daniel
Location: Cultural Archive
Cultural Comparison
The text contrasts the film with The Deer Hunter, which dominated 1978 box offices. This comparison grounds the movie in its historical viewing environment.
Legacy Metrics
Long-term industry data shows the exponential growth of English-language cinema by 2022. The film remains a documented entry in this expanding catalog.
