World wide pictures wwp is a film distributor and production company established as a subsidiary of the billy graham evangelistic association bgea in 1951. Over a dozen billy graham movies now available to stream. The hiding place is a movie you want to like because its the true story of corrie ten boom, whose life exemplified the faith, courage, and willingness to forgive that all christians are supposed to have. Produced by billy grahams evangelistic association and based on an autobiographical novel by corrie ten boom, the hiding place is an. A look back at the hiding place film billy graham evangelistic. Billy graham says of corrie ten boom and her book and this movie in his autobiography just as i am. This is the remarkable true story of corrie and her sister betsies endurance of the death camp, and their sure hope that god alone is our true refuge. This motion picture from world wide pictures and the billy graham evangelistic association is the breathtaking story of two men. The hiding place among the greatest christian movies of all time is the hiding place, the incredible, heroic story of corrie ten boom and her family, who worked with the underground resistance in holland against the occupying nazi army, providing a hiding place in their home for fleeing jews.
Youll also receive updates from franklin graham, timely spiritual encouragement and access to billy graham s sermons and my answer archive. The first part of the film takes place in holland and details their clandestine activies in the underground. The movie first released in may 1975 and it was the most popular film produced by world wide picturesthe motionpicture ministry of the billy graham evangelistic association. Mar 09, 2015 franklin graham s father, worldrenown evangelist billy graham, produced the classic film the hiding place. Obviously it is a challenge to make the intense story into a 2 hour film, and i think the director did a great job. Awardwinning motion picture tells riveting backstory behind. Read about the the hiding place dvd and browse other dvd movies. The hiding place among the greatest christian movies of all time is the hiding place, the incredible, heroic story of corrie ten boom and her family, who worked with the underground resistance in holland. The hiding place is a 1975 film based on the autobiographical book of the same name by. Mar 03, 2018 this week we are remembering the legacy of billy graham and his contribution to the world of christian film. Thrilling, action, romantic drama based on a true story 40 years after the release of the bestselling dvd, the hiding place, spencer productions presents return to the hiding place. Suspected of hiding jews and caught breaking rationing rules, they are sent to a concentration camp, where their christian faith keeps them from despair and bitterness. In the jewish tradition, it is said that only very blessed people are allowed the privilege of dying on their birthday. Thirty years after its original release, the hiding place remains one of the best films ever produced by a faithbased group billy grahams world wide pictures.
Issue billy graham wwii jewish holocaust issue the hiding place dvd, 2006 u. Franklin grahams father, worldrenown evangelist billy graham, produced the classic film the hiding place. The parable comes to life in this fivetime awardwinner. According to billy graham in his autobiography just as i. Over a dozen billy graham movies now available to stream on. An extraordinary journey and so many other great films are new on. Franklin graham, son of worldrenown evangelist billy graham who produced the original film the hiding place, provided the following quote. Return to the hiding place tells the exciting story of dutch resistance fighter hans poley in world war ii, who found refuge at corrie ten booms house from the 1974 movie the hiding place. During ww2, a dutch family caught hiding jews is sent to a concentration camp where their christian faith helps them endure the hardships. Peter spencer has done an incredible job in creating. Now 40 years later, the classic film will rerelease with the sequel, return to the hiding place, telling the story of. Actors john rhysdavies eusi, david thomas jenkins hans poley and mimi sagadin corrie ten boom on the set of return to the hiding place.
This video is also available at it is a powerful christian witness as was. Franklin graham wants us all to watch this corrie ten boom movie. Apr 07, 2008 interview from 1974 with the hiding place christian movie of nazi concentration camp horror. Such is the case for corrie ten boom, who died on her 91st birthdayapril 15, 1983. Franklin graham endorses the hiding place movie sequel. The hiding place is about a family that smuggles jews out of holland while under nazi rule. With julie harris, jeannette clift, arthur oconnell, robert rietty. Corrie ten boom and billy graham at the premier of the hiding place. Interview from 1974 with the hiding place christian movie of nazi concentration camp horror. Produced in 1975, this is a great movie that is well worth a watch. The remastering was fairly decent for such an old film too. The hiding place full movie corrie ten boom youtube. You may not know, but his production company world wide pictures has been making.
More than 40 years after the release of the classic billy graham film, the hiding placethe new film return to the hiding place offers another side of the historical account of corrie ten boom. Corrie is one of the great christian heroines of the century. Produced by billy graham s evangelistic association and based on an autobiographical novel by corrie ten boom, the hiding place is an account of a dutch family who risk their lives by offering a. Corrie ten boom watching the making of the hiding place video graham williams.
Peter spencer has done an incredible job in creating the new film return to the hiding place. In wartime holland, the ten boom family quietly sheltered jews in their small houseuntil nazis discovered the hiding place. Among the greatest christian movies of all time is the hiding place, the incredible, heroic story of corrie ten boom and her family, who worked with the underground resistance in holland against the occupying nazi army, providing a hiding place in their home for fleeing jews. The american dream for the stuart family had become a nightmare of broken relationships, differing goals, and a separation of hearts and minds. Over seventy years have passed since that fateful day when the gestapo pounded down the door of the ten boom house, and yet their story remains just as powerful today as their faith was on that pivotal afternoon in february of 1944.
The script by allan sloane martin luther and lawrence holben avoids the glibness and moralizing that hamper so many religious productions. Founded by billy graham, bgea is a christian nonprofit organization that exists to proclaim the gospel of jesus christ by every effective means and to equip others to do the same. I recommend this version over the billy graham dvd release and especially over the vhs. The official dvd of the awardwinning feature film return to the hiding place, sequel to billy graham s powerhouse film the hiding place in holland during wwii, corrie ten booms army of untrained teenagers navigate a deadly labyrinth of challenges to rescue the jewish people in one of historys most famous dramas. Get email updates from the billy graham evangelistic association. Part of the purpose of the hiding place was to provide a realistic picture of the holocaust, especially as it affected women. View rarely seen photos from the making of the the hiding place. Billy graham with corrie ten boom and cliff barrows greats.
Movie info produced by billy grahams evangelistic association and based on an autobiographical novel by corrie ten boom, the hiding place is an account of a dutch family who risk their lives by. Wwii heroine corrie ten boom impacts new generation. Things that corrie or any other character in the movie say are from somewhere in corrie ten booms books, if not directly from the hiding place. Corrie ten boom watching the making of the hiding place. We met her in switzerland, and her story made such an impression on ruth, that she recommended it to writers john and elizabeth sherrill.
Amazon prime video has just made available a whole host of movies produced by the billy graham evangelistic association. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Produced by billy graham s evangelistic association and based on an autobiographical novel by corrie ten boom, the hiding place is an account of a dutch family who risk their lives by offering a safe haven for jews during world war ii. Franklin graham provided the following quote in response to viewing return to the hiding place. The film focuses on two ten boom sisters, betsey and corrie, who are played by julie harris and jeannette cliff. The heroic story of corrie ten boom and her family, who worked against the occupying nazi army, providing a hiding place for fleeing jews until they are. Based on the truelife story of corrie ten boom, the ten boom family joins the underground resistance to help save persecuted jewish families after the world war ii nazi invasion of holland. The true story of the familys plight is told in the hiding place, the most popular film produced by world wide picturesthe motionpicture ministry of the billy graham evangelistic association. Among the greatest christian movies of all time is the hiding place, the incredible, heroic story of corrie ten boom and her family, who worked with the. The hiding place 1975 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. It is involved in the production and distribution of evangelistic films, the production of graham crusade films, and publicity for graham crusades. The hiding place billy graham evangelistic association. World wide pictures billy graham evangelistic association. Produced by billy graham s evangelistic association and based on an autobiographical novel by corrie ten boom, corrie ten boom is an account of a dutch family who risk their lives by offering a safe haven for jews during world war ii.
In 1974, pat robertson interviewed corrie ten boom on the 700 club. Be the first to know about the bgeas work in your community and around the world. Youll also receive updates from franklin graham, timely spiritual encouragement and access to billy grahams sermons and my answer archive. Billy graham released the hiding place in 1975 to pay tribute to her and her family, as well as to bring to life the true nature of the. It is true that some of those women were german whores.
Sloane, corrie ten boom, elizabeth sherrill, john sherrill, lawrence holben. Nov 10, 2009 this feature is not available right now. May 09, 2016 mirrored from a witness and a testimony. She was a remarkably good woman who never lost hope or trust in god even while suffering terrible injustices in the darkest days of history. Arrested and put into a concentration camp themselves, the ten boom family members clung to their faith in christ during their ordeal. Billy graham return to the hiding place trailer facebook. Official website corrie ten boom impacts new generation at.