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Hallelujah

A charismatic sharecropper leaves his rural roots to become a preacher, driven by his passion for a seductive city woman who awakens a newfound sense of purpose within him.

In a small town, a sharecropper named Zeke falls deeply in love with a captivating dancer, Chick, but discovers she's been manipulating him for a rigged craps game. After losing his family's entire crop sale in the game, Zeke's world is turned upside down. His brother's life is threatened in a violent confrontation, prompting Zeke to flee and later return as a powerful preacher named Brother Zekiel. His passionate sermons attract a large following, including Chick, who is drawn to his charisma. As Zeke prepares to marry another woman, Missy Rose, Chick's alluring presence continues to threaten his newfound faith.

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Info about Hallelujah

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Aug 20, 1929

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Musical